Shelby D.
Shelby D.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Remote worker providing 24hr care!
I am self-employed and work remotely so I can provide 24hr in-home care as long as there is reliable internet. Unfortunately in 2026 Rover increased their fees to 30%, so I have had to raise my rates. But I am happy to offer a discount for extended stays (8+ days). I have had pets all my life, including: freshwater fish, toads, hamsters, birds, cats and dogs! In the past I worked at a doggy daycare and I was a livestock manager at Petcetera, so I also have professional experience working with animals. When my last two dogs crossed the rainbow bridge I decided to take some time before adopting again, and I currently do not have any pets of my own. However I do sporadically foster rescue dogs, and have been doing so for roughly 10 years. My last dog was an Akita (large breed) who lived to be 14. I have experience administering medications, needles, supplements, accommodating mobility issues, and am well equipped to deal with special need animals. I am available for drop in visits and home/pet sitting. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! :)
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We have hired Shelby a few times now and she is always so great! Great communication, clean, and most importantly takes amazing care of our fur baby Scout!
Shelby took great care of our fur babies! You could tell that they were well exercised and loved while we were away. Also Shelby left the house neat and tidy. Will definitely be booking with her again.
Shelby was awesome with our 2 goldens! We got an update at the end of every day which was so nice and reassuring. Our 1 dog has some reactivity and she had no problem handling him and even made some training progress. When we got home our house was spotless which was incredible to come home to after a long road trip. We would absolutely use her again.
Shelby is lovely! She was so kind to Gary and Juno and spent so much time petting them and providing them care and attention.
Shelby was great to deal with! Went the extra mile for our pups :)
It was clear our dog loved Shelby the first time she arrived on our doorstep! When we returned home from our vacation, the house was just as we left it and our dog had obviously had plenty of attention, exercise, and stimulation while we were away. Shelby was also very helpful with additional household tasks like feeding our aquatic pets, gathering mail and parcels, and checking our fences and gates to ensure the yard was always secure.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home so frequent pee breaks are guaranteed! Additionally, my schedule is very flexible and I can easily accommodate most animal's special needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fully fenced yard with minimal stairs into and out of the home, making it easier for small or senior animals. I am very experienced with crate training, but I'm also laid back, so if your pet likes sitting on couches and sleeping in bed I'm fine with that too!
A typical day
I live very near to several public parks and 2 dog parks, which are great for socialization. If your dog is less social I would opt to walk them around my community, Mayland Heights, which is very quiet.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsShelby can host up to 4 pets per night
- Please let me know if your dog is intact (not fixed), has special needs (e.g. requires medication), or has noteworthy behaviours I should watch for and cue (e.g. agressive with intact female dogs, or human men).
Prices include all fees.