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Shay R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Shay R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Shay has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
50 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Retired and ready to Begin Anew.

I love and respect all animals. I am owned by 1 Senior Lab and 3 adolescent kitties. All my animals in my lifetime have been rescues. I can administer meds and can follow strict food diets if needed. Nothing pleases me more than taking care of animals. I wish to continue this full time in my retirement years doing what I love best and eventually make “Rover” a full time profession. I am energetic trustworthy and passionate. I have had many jobs throughout my lifetime but none surpass my love of animals and the desire to perform tasks for my four legged (sometimes less) furry feline and canines. My abilities are many from training puppies to accommodated Senior needs.

Cat care experience

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Senior: time on her hands for you!!

Shay also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have three sweet two year-old cats that I raised from birth when their mama passed (she was feral that befriended me and gave birth on my porch). Two weeks after giving birth, she passed away from complications. I then took on the role of mama wiping the crust away from their eyes to help their viewing of first sight; bottle feeding and then on to solids. My black lab Zoey has been around all of this and accepts all animals. (labradors are such friendly dogs). She’s 13 years old now so she’s getting up in age. I know it would do her good to be around other animals …put a spring in her walk! I have worked most of my life in the service business. I’m retired now and I want to do what I enjoy!! That’s helping others that are having to work and be away from their fur (or feathered) babies with the relief that they are being taken care of until returning home. I have crates in my home for accommodations if your pet needs to be crated for their Security, giving time to adjust to the new surroundings while they are in my home. I know how to follow instructions on different diets, as I, as well, have different diets for my crew. If given the opportunity, I hope to show you my caring abilities that will give you the confidence to use my services.

Ratings and reviews

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35 ratings
Summer J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 29, 2026

She was great with communication and with my babies!

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Krista V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2026

Shay always takes great care of our pets and our house too. We can’t recommend her enough. She is so caring and kind, communicative and thoughtful.

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Bonnie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 15, 2026

Shay is always wonderful. I never worry about Pablo or the house when she is there. It always looks better when I get home than when I left. Pablo loves her!

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Michelle D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2026

Shay came twice to our house beforehand and took good notes. She went above and beyond taking care of our kitties and even took special care and measures for our 1 problem kitty until we could get back and get him to the vet today. Highly recommended with kitties and homesitting

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Bonnie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 20, 2026

Shay is fantastic. I am so blessed to have found her. Pablo adores her. She takes wonderful care of my home. I never worry about a thing when Shay is there!

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Krista V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026

Thank you Shay for going above and beyond to make our fuzzy family happy while we were away. This was our second time using Shay as our sitter and she is just the best there is. Great communication and pictures daily and she really loves animals and it shows.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired now with time on my hands and can accommodate the needs of loving animal parents. I have always been around animals of all breeds shapes sizes. My love for animals is probably stronger than my love for people lol they get me and I get them. I have an open schedule except for when I take time for my family …human family that is.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Shay can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has any special needs any meds treats etc. what are the feeding schedules. Areas and times to walk safely.
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.