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Sheila H.

Monrovia, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Sheila can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sheila can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am retired at 53 which allows me to enjoy an incredibly flexible schedule. I don’t have children but love animals and they have always been a huge part of our life. I can’t imagine life without a dog.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sheila H.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for someone else’s home and animals is a huge responsibility that I take extremely seriously. I have worked for several national pet care companies and gained a tremendous amount of diverse experience which make me well suited and capable caring for a wide range of animals and the homes of their families. We have .64 acres that are fenced. While animals in my care will enjoy as much time as they want outside, they will ALWAYS be supervised. I’ve been a board member for Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims for the past 10 years. I have a tremendous amount of respect and appreciation for the bond between people and their pets.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sheila H. would like to know about your pet

The safety and well being of your animals is my number one priority. It will be helpful to know your pets likes and dislikes, any safety concerns you might be particular about as well as the routine your pet is most comfortable with. I hope you’ll read the reviews from those who know me best and understand why I feel so confident and well equipped to care for your pet. I require verification of current vaccine status. Safety “Mom” disclaimer- I will text you a reminder confirming you’re home safely, if I’m caring for your pets while you’re on vacation.

A typical day

Mental stimulation is as important for dogs and cats as exercise. There are so many fun things you can do with both species to help them get a healthy amount of enrichment. Most owners have specific requests and know what makes their pet happy and confident. I’m happy to cater to any special needs or behaviors.

Location

Monrovia, CA

Sheila H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I’ve loved fostering over 150 dogs

Pet care experience

I moved back to California in 2025 after volunteering at the Dane Co Humane Society in Wisconsin for 12 years. I served on the board for SAAV, Sheltering Animal of Abuse Victims during the last 10 years. I currently foster and volunteer for Pasadena Humane and Pup Culture Rescue. Volunteering in animal shelters the past 20 years has taught me so much about animal care, behavior and training. I’ve taken every educational and training class offered. Fostering has also given me so much medical knowledge pertaining to dogs. We primarily fostered medical cases and then expanded to seniors and dogs simply stressed in the shelter environment. I’ve adopted two pit mixes most recently and took them through AKC Good Citizen training as well as getting them certified as therapy dogs through Dogs on Call. I had cats and dogs growing up, as a young adult and now recently turning 50. I don’t have kids and have thrown my time and passion into animal welfare causes and organizations. I owned a Fetch pet care franchise in my 30’s which gave me so much insight into the proper care and hefty responsibility caring for someone’s beloved pets and home. I walked dogs for over a year for Out u Go and got so much satisfaction taking good care of and being trusted with such a fun and diverse variety of dogs. My current service radius is within 10 minutes of Monrovia. I provide walks and drop in visits between 7 am and 5 pm.

Cat care experience

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12 yr Cat adoption center volunteer

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

Reviews

Mike M.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2026
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Sheila has watched Kaya many times now, and she is always so thoughtful and caring.

Emily R.
Dog Walking • Jun 13, 2026
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Sheila is great! My dogs love her and she’s a great communicator - I always look to book her first if she’s available.

Kelly W.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026
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Where do I start? Sheila, not only took great care of our kitties but our home. What more could you ask for! She loved on our mature elder cat and was very conscientious of our anxious junior cat making sure she had her medicine, ample food and water, and toys arranged for play. Amazing! She even brought them little gifts! Her communication was also on point. That helped us relax while we were away. It was a relief to know our kitties and home was in such good hands!

Lara M.
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026
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When my daughter and I had to go out of town, I was very nervous about who was going to take care of our animals. Luckily, I found Sheila and she is the absolute best! She went above and beyond to take care of our fur babies. She sent me photos every day of all of the animals, as well as a nice personalized report each day on how they were doing. That really put my daughter and I at ease while we were gone. She even left us a nice little gift at the end. I cannot recommend Sheila more, and I will absolutely will be using her in the future. Book Sheila - Trust me, you will not regret it!! Thank you Sheila for being so amazing and taking such great care of all of our babies!!

About Sheila H.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for someone else’s home and animals is a huge responsibility that I take extremely seriously. I have worked for several national pet care companies and gained a tremendous amount of diverse experience which make me well suited and capable caring for a wide range of animals and the homes of their families. We have .64 acres that are fenced. While animals in my care will enjoy as much time as they want outside, they will ALWAYS be supervised. I’ve been a board member for Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims for the past 10 years. I have a tremendous amount of respect and appreciation for the bond between people and their pets.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sheila H. would like to know about your pet

The safety and well being of your animals is my number one priority. It will be helpful to know your pets likes and dislikes, any safety concerns you might be particular about as well as the routine your pet is most comfortable with. I hope you’ll read the reviews from those who know me best and understand why I feel so confident and well equipped to care for your pet. I require verification of current vaccine status. Safety “Mom” disclaimer- I will text you a reminder confirming you’re home safely, if I’m caring for your pets while you’re on vacation.

A typical day

Mental stimulation is as important for dogs and cats as exercise. There are so many fun things you can do with both species to help them get a healthy amount of enrichment. Most owners have specific requests and know what makes their pet happy and confident. I’m happy to cater to any special needs or behaviors.

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Sheila H.

Monrovia, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews