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Shawn C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Shawn C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Shawn has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Star Sitter at Your Service!

Hello there, I hope your day is going splendidly, thanks for stopping by! My name is Shawn and I am all about fur babies (and scaly, watery, or crawly babies)! I would love to help you with your little one(s) -or giant one(s), the more the merrier! I have about 22 years of experience taking care of and working with dogs (ranging from small to giant pups), cats, and other animals*; both my own pets and other's. I'm super happy to accommodate any request you have regarding your pet(s), so please feel free to ask (I'll do my best)! I'm all about you being stress-free and your little one(s) happy and loved while their mom or dad are away! Rest assured that I will treat your pet as if s/he was my own (lots of love, attention, and play)! I am genuinely excited and deeply grateful for the opportunity to care for and love your animals. If you'd like, feel free to message me to learn more about what I can do to help you in the best way I can with your animals. Thank you very much for your time and I hope you have a wonderful day! *Are you a pet owner who doesn't have a dog or cat? Don't dismay, I have also cared for a wide variety of our non-furry friends as well! I have maintained aquarium-based pets such as leopard geckos, a variety of snakes species, tarantulas, and even salt-water aquariums (with animals such as sponges, jellyfish, various crustaceans, etc). Additionally, I have cared for and worked with birds and small rodents (such as guinea pigs and hamsters). These experiences have been in both professional (as a zoology teacher working with live animals for educational purposes) and personal (I have a pet leopard gecko and rose-haired tarantula) settings. I have cared for colleagues and teachers' pets, friends' pets, and family members' pets -all resulting in happy and well-cared for babies!

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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142 ratings
Gary S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Shawn was great with Molly, my dog. Molly is pretty easy to sit for, she is old and sleepy.

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Kailey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

We chose to use Rover while we went on vacation due to issues with boarding in the past and I was so worried about leaving my pups with someone for a whole week. The younger one has some attachment issues and separation anxiety and has not been away from us more than two dats. Shawn did amazing while caring for our babies, even giving our poor boy his anxiety meds when he started throwing up! There were some issues with the rover app that prevented communication, but he reached out to my cell number with concerns. I even messaged him after I had already picked up the dogs with a couple of questions and he responded and communicated with me. Our pups were happy and well cared for and I will definitely be using Shawn again when we leave town!

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Olivia R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

This was our second visit with Shawn and we cannot recommend him enough!

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Olivia R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

We had a truly exceptional experience boarding our pup overnight with Shawn! He was extremely responsive, attentive, and cared so well for our boy. We would highly recommend and use his services again.

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Kelly H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026

I feel comfortable when Shawn is caring for my cat so I am able to relax with no worries when I am away!

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Lisa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026

This was the first time leaving our Husky for an extended time so was a little nervous. Shawn took great care of our baby and sent lots of pictures and communication on how she was doing every day we were gone. If you are looking for someone that is great with huskies (or any doggo), Shawn is the one!

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Schedule

Working from home, I have an incredibly flexible schedule which affords me the opportunity to work around and with your animal to meet their needs!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Working from home allows me to pay extra attention to your pet, allowing for regular play and potty breaks. Additionally, there is a wonderful dog park and there is a lovely walking path nearby.

A typical day

Happy to be by your pet's side all day! Walks Cuddles Fetch Lots of play time! Belly rubs! Ear scratches! More cuddling! If your pet has a special game or activity they enjoy, please share and I will gladly play along!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Shawn can host up to 4 pets per night
Important information I would love and appreciate to know about your pet includes: a) behavioral tendencies (e.g., does s/he get along with humans, other animals... do they bark at loud noises) b) are they potty trained (what do they expect when it comes to using the restroom)? c) do they have any special needs or requirements regarding attention, food, medicine, and so forth? d) emergency non-veterinarian contact information? e) how do they handle being at someone else's home? Thoughts include: do they chew, try to mark territory, munch on plants, etc.? f) vaccination and health status? Are they up to date on necessary veterinary requirements such as vaccines, worm and flea medicines, etc. g) any additional information that you believe is important and/or necessary that I know so that your pet has the happiest and safest experience they can while they are with me! Thank you for reading!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.