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Shelby D.

4.6 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Shelby D.

4.6 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Ready for new furry friends!

I love animals just as much as the next person, but I think it’s very important to keep your pets active and happy! I want to focus on healthy physical activities for your fur babies during my time with them in order to get some of that extra energy out!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always like to respect my clients’ rules of the house, especially when the owners are not with the pet. I know animals require a lot of routine, and I try my best to keep all of their daily activities within that specific pets’ routine.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
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9 ratings
Kathy L.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • oct. 25, 2025

Very irresponsible! I was in Japan and she called me at 2 am to quit and left me with no dog walker for the last week of my trip.

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Caroline G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • sep. 27, 2025

Thank you very much Shelby!

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Nick B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • ene. 25, 2023

Shelby has been doing an outstanding job taking care of Bailey. She always lets me know of any issues getting into my building so I can help her out and does very well coordinating that with me. And I can tell Bailey loves her walks with her. Thank you for walking Bailey Shelby!

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James C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • oct. 11, 2022

I was in town on vacation and needed someone to walk my 2 adult dogs while I was on a tour of the Mississippi. Shelby met me at the boat docks on time and took great care of both dogs while I was on the cruise. She also took plenty of pictures. Later I had her house sit my dogs in my Airbnb and again she did a great job. She seems very trustworthy and responsible. Her rates are reasonable and she obviously is an animal lover. I recommend her to anyone seeking a reliable and caring sitter.

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Kayla S.
sep. 07, 2022

I've known Shelby for 3 years and know her to be a loving pet owner and amazing pet caregiver. She has taken care of my own cat, Lilac, and provided care above and beyond expectations - from medication giving, to enough playtime to wear her out and put her to sleep. I would recommend shelby to any pet owner as a caretaker.

Pam D.
sep. 07, 2022

Shelby recently cared for my dog following ACL surgery. She made sure he had his medication when needed and made sure he was comfortable and got lots of rest. I don't know what I would have done without her!! I highly recommend Shelby for your pet care needs.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently have open availability for pet clients! I am new to the Chicagoland area, but have been offering my own pet care services in New Orleans for the past three years.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Shelby can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog is not social with other pets while on walks. I have plenty of experience with avoiding other furry friends during my visits!
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.