

Sheila H.
Howell/Oceola Township, MI






Services
Sheila can host
Availability
This is my full-time career and your family's pet will be cared for throughout the entire day and night with plenty of potty breaks, play time, and of course cuddle time. Pups are never left alone.
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About Sheila H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard with plenty of room for roaming, a doggie door, plenty of toys, beds, and blankets. I have my pet nutrition certification, K9 training and extensive health knowledge that helps me care for the entire dog - health, safety, medically and exercise. I have activities throughout the day that ensures mental stimulation, exercise, and interaction with other dogs. Your pup will never be bored.
Home
Information Sheila H. would like to know about your pet
Before a booking, I request a meet and greet. I want to make sure it's a good fit for everyone and your furbaby will be comfortable. All pups must be completely vaccinated. While you're on vacation, so is your pup. I want to ensure it's an enjoyable one for the both of you and everyone stays healthy.
A typical day
Our walks will be around the quiet area and depending on the weather, a hike in the woods. We have plenty of toys, chew toys, playing chase in the yard, safe stuffed animals and in the summer, a kiddie pool and pond for those pups were love to swim. We also have nap time so the dogs can rejuvenate and have quiet time for the more mellow dogs. It's all about the dogs here!
Location
Howell/Oceola Township, MI
Pets
Sheila H. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.
Auntie Sheila's Paw Palace
Pet care experience
I have been a dog owner for 33 years, have rescued dogs over 32 years, created a nonprofit organization for senior dogs and have cared for other furbabies for 16 years. My experience includes K9 training classes, attending continuing education courses, pet nutritionist certification, medication administering, special needs and safety which all allows me to truly know how to relate to dogs and fully understand what their needs are. I enjoy working with dogs and having them as part of my family. Your family's furbaby will be treated like one of my own with love, care, play time and of course cuddle time. I believe a family's pet is a family member, they need love and care just as much as we do. Your family's pet will be in good hands and you will personally receive updates and photos daily of your pup. This is my full-time career and passion which allows me to be with your furbaby day and night. I live on 12 acres that gives me plenty of room to play with your pet and a fenced in yard. I do not use crates, only if your pup has it's own and uses one. My home is free to roam, furniture is up for grabs and beds are open for cuddle time at night. I look forward to meeting you, your pup and caring for your beloved fur family member! My business hours are from 7:00am to 6:30pm Monday through Saturday. If you need special arrangements, please reach out.
Reviews
We’ve used Sheila a few times now for extended stays and always very comfortable having her watch our doggie. Her passion for animals, and not just a Rover job, is very obvious. She will always be our go to sitter!


Sheila responded quickly and kept me up to date on the care of my dogs while I was away for a quick weekend trip. Sheila has a large backyard and is very active with her dogs, translating to my dogs coming home ready to rest after an exciting, enriching weekend! We will be back to see Sheila again.

Sheila always does an awesome job. Love the pictures and our Delilah appreciates the company.

Our experience with Sheila was extremely frustrating and disappointing. After a positive meet-and-greet and two quiet nights, she abruptly canceled the rest of our 8-night stay, claiming our dog “went after another dog.” This was completely unexpected and shocking—our dog has no history of aggression and has stayed with multiple sitters, visited dog parks regularly, and has always done well in social settings. There was no attempt to address anything before canceling; she simply told us we needed to pick up our dog even though we were 4 states away. We were forced to find an emergency backup while out of town, which was incredibly stressful and avoidable. To make matters worse, we were charged for nights we didn’t use and hit with a $125 cancellation fee, even though Sheila was the one who canceled. We reached out to Rover Support expecting a fair resolution, but they refused to refund the unused portion of the stay or remove the cancellation fee, despite the clear facts of the situation. Sheila’s handling of this situation was unprofessional, and Rover’s unwillingness to make it right only made things worse. I would strongly caution others against booking with this sitter—especially if you’re traveling and relying on someone dependable. This experience showed a complete lack of accountability from both the sitter and the platform.
About Sheila H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard with plenty of room for roaming, a doggie door, plenty of toys, beds, and blankets. I have my pet nutrition certification, K9 training and extensive health knowledge that helps me care for the entire dog - health, safety, medically and exercise. I have activities throughout the day that ensures mental stimulation, exercise, and interaction with other dogs. Your pup will never be bored.
Home
Information Sheila H. would like to know about your pet
Before a booking, I request a meet and greet. I want to make sure it's a good fit for everyone and your furbaby will be comfortable. All pups must be completely vaccinated. While you're on vacation, so is your pup. I want to ensure it's an enjoyable one for the both of you and everyone stays healthy.
A typical day
Our walks will be around the quiet area and depending on the weather, a hike in the woods. We have plenty of toys, chew toys, playing chase in the yard, safe stuffed animals and in the summer, a kiddie pool and pond for those pups were love to swim. We also have nap time so the dogs can rejuvenate and have quiet time for the more mellow dogs. It's all about the dogs here!


Sheila H.
Howell/Oceola Township, MI
