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Shawn F.

Star Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
160 reviews
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Shawn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Shawn can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
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About Shawn F.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shawn F. would like to know about your pet

I guess the biggest key things to know would be their day to day schedule, it is important to stick to their schedule to ensure comfort. I have no breed specifications, nor age or condition.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Around my neighborhood. About a half of a mile round trip. All dogs are walked on a harness to ensure they don't get off the lead. Your dog's sleeping arrangement In bed with my dogs, and me. Unless you prefer them to sleep elsewhere. Time I'll spend with your dog I plan on being home the entire time, with the acception of taking care of other clients pets, which is at most an hour at a time, and spread out day. Time I'll spend with your dog Typically, it's up to the client. I prefer at least 45 minutes to an hour per visit. Extra house-sitting services No job is to big, or small. I can take care of most all needs around the home.

Location

Tampa, FL

Shawn F.'s Neighborhood

Shawn F. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Allow your fur baby to party at my house!

Pet care experience

Tampaws is founded by Shawn Fera, a pet owner and animal lover herself. Shawn has owned a variety of pets in her lifetime, including cats, dogs, guini pigs, and even a sugar glider. Not only is Shawn a pet owner, but she is also very involved with local rescues in the Tampa Bay area and has been a volunteer/foster mom for Pug Rescue Of Florida for the past three years. This experience has allowed her to foster and care for a variety of pugs and given her first hand knowledge with dogs of all ages and conditions. Shawn has experience with administering basic medical care, including insulin injections, special diets, eye drops, ear drops, bathing (to treat skin conditions), post and pre-operation surgical care. Shawn also helps to socialize and train her fostered dogs and won the award for the most involved volunteer in 2012. Shawn loves animals of all shapes and sizes and she would be glad to put her experice to work by providing the love and care that your pet deserves. About this sitter: Tampaws is founded by Shawn Fera, a pet owner and animal lover herself. Shawn has owned a variety of pets in her lifetime, including cats, dogs, guini pigs, and even a sugar glider. Not only is Shawn a pet owner, but she is also very involved with local rescues in the Tampa Bay area and has been a volunteer/foster mom for Pug Rescue Of Florida for the past three years. This experience has allowed her to foster and care for a variety of pugs and given her first hand knowledge with dogs of all ages and conditions. Shawn has experience with administering basic medical care, including insulin injections, special diets, eye drops, ear drops, bathing (to treat skin conditions), post and pre-operation surgical care. Shawn also helps to socialize and train her fostered dogs and won the award for the most involved volunteer in 2012. Shawn loves animals of all shapes and sizes and she would be glad to put her experice to work by providing the love and care that your pet deserves. Certified in pet CPR and First Aid DOG WALKING/FEEDING $17 - $20/WALK Dog walk includes 20 minute walk, feeding, and lots of hugs. PET SITTING $17 - $20/VISIT Need to take a vacation, go to the beach, or just get get away for an hour? Shawn is more than happy to watch your pet's daily needs. Includes food, mediation, litter box cleaning, and any other basic needs. OVERNIGHT STAY - PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR PRICING DETAILS If you need somebody to stay the night with the pet, we're happy to provide a sleepover buddy. Night stays include walks, feeding, medication, litter changes, and other basic needs. PET TAXI $20/HOUR Need 4 wheels for your 4 legged friend? We'll take you where you need to go. Please note that if transportation exceeds a 5 mile radius, an extra charge of $1/mile will be added. LITTLE CRITTER CARE $15/VISIT Care for your bird, snake, iguana, fish, or other little critters. LITTER BOX CHANGE $10 Litter box changing is free with a traditional $17 pet sitting visit or $10 if you just need your box cleaned. INSULIN $5 Insulin shots are administered along with traditional $17 pet sitting visits. MEET AND GREET $0 We're happy to come out and meet your pet and learn about all their little secret hiding spots. DAILY UPDATES $0 We're happy to provide daily email updates upon request. If there is a service that you are looking for that is not listed, please free to ask. I'm sure we can provide it to meet your needs. A 10% discount is offered to customers who can provide proper documentation stating that they currently volunteer with a local rescue, and for customers who currently have a rescue, and or shelter fur baby. Aside from owning dogs my whole life, I also volunteer/foster for Pug Rescue of Florida Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog/animal lover my whole life. I have been volunteering/fostering for Pug Rescue of Florida for almost 4 years. I was voted, and awarded the most involved volunteer of 2012. I have also saved many dogs off the streets, and got them the medical attention they needed, and rehomed them. Meet my pets Beauty, Female pug. (spayed, 18lbs, and UTD) Ruca, female French bulldog (spayed,20lbs,and UTD) Ratchet, male pug ( neutered, 17lbs, and UTD) About my yard My yard is fully fenced, and is average size. No pets are left unattended in the yard. My experience administering medication I can administer medications with ease, 60% of the dogs I foster are in bad condition, and require meds.

Reviews

Samantha N.
Drop-In Visits • May 30, 2026
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It was my second time booking with Shawn, she does a great job taking care of our cats! I love all of the pictures of our kitties while we’re out of town :)

V’Aire W.
Boarding • May 20, 2026
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Great like always! The boys love her

Jaid W.
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2026
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Shawn took great care of our kitty as always!

Jaid W.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 24, 2026
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Shawn was great to our kitty, as always! Went the extra mile to try to get her to socialize when she stayed in our room! Thank you!

About Shawn F.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shawn F. would like to know about your pet

I guess the biggest key things to know would be their day to day schedule, it is important to stick to their schedule to ensure comfort. I have no breed specifications, nor age or condition.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Around my neighborhood. About a half of a mile round trip. All dogs are walked on a harness to ensure they don't get off the lead. Your dog's sleeping arrangement In bed with my dogs, and me. Unless you prefer them to sleep elsewhere. Time I'll spend with your dog I plan on being home the entire time, with the acception of taking care of other clients pets, which is at most an hour at a time, and spread out day. Time I'll spend with your dog Typically, it's up to the client. I prefer at least 45 minutes to an hour per visit. Extra house-sitting services No job is to big, or small. I can take care of most all needs around the home.

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Shawn F.

Star Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
160 reviews