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Shelby D.

Vernon Hills, IL

4.6 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Services

Shelby can care for

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

Availability

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Shelby D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Information Shelby D. would like to know about your pet

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!

A typical day

Let’s get some of those zoomies out with a little playtime! Whether it’s dogs or cats, I love to play and run with my clients’ pets.

Location

Vernon Hills, IL

Shelby D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Ready for new furry friends!

Pet care experience

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!

Reviews

Kathy L.
Dog Walking • Oct 25, 2025
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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.

Caroline G.
Dog Walking • Sep 27, 2025
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Thank you very much Shelby!

Nick B.
Dog Walking • Jan 25, 2023
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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!

James C.
Dog Walking • Oct 11, 2022
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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.

About Shelby D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Information Shelby D. would like to know about your pet

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!

A typical day

Let’s get some of those zoomies out with a little playtime! Whether it’s dogs or cats, I love to play and run with my clients’ pets.

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Shelby D.

Vernon Hills, IL

4.6 out of 5 stars
11 reviews