Shelby D.
Waco, TX
Will love your pet like my own!
Pet care experience
I’ve taken care of my family dogs as long as I can remember. I’ve been the owner of my border collie mix since 2018. I pet sit for my friends a few times a year, for dogs ranging from 5 lbs to 100! I believe in positive reinforcement with lots of all-natural treats and tummy scratches.
Reviews
If you want someone who truly goes above and beyond to take care of your pets, then choose Shelby! She not only was the best sitter for my cat Apollo but she was an absolute life saver. I had left my cat with a sitter while I was on break for four weeks and quickly found out through my in-home cameras that my cat was not receiving the care that we had agreed upon. So bad where I needed to switch people immediately. I found Shelby on Christmas Eve while I was still on .my trip and she responded almost immediately and took the job of taking care of my cat starting on Christmas Day the next day! That itself explains her character, and how much she cares. Every time she came, she treated my cat like her own animal that she’s had for years. He’s an old, senior cat that has hyperthyroidism so he has medication that needs to be given and he is also pretty needy for love. Shelby made sure to do everything I asked and more. She was always very attentive and responsive. While I originally had booked her for only a week, I ended up having her stay the rest of my trip through the 11th of January because of how amazing she was, I truly am so thankful I found her and will be booking her for all future visits. If I could recommend anyone it would be Shelby!
Shelby was excellent! Our pets can be a little high needs sometime (a shy cat and a dog who would much rather go to the bathroom inside when it’s cold or wet), and she did a fantastic job. Both of our girls seemed very comfortable with her right off the bat!
Shelby is a wonderful caretaker candidate for your furry family member! Not only is she attentive and focused, Shelby is also patient and understanding of an animal's needs, realizing that each one is an individual with different experiences. She is organized and communicates well, and lives by a solid moral code of honesty and accountability.
About Shelby D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I greet every dog gently with my most friendly attitude. I watch their cues to let me know when they feel safe and comfortable! I’ve met dogs of all types and personalities, and talk to them like little humans.
Information Shelby D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dog’s typical behavior so I can best judge how they’re feeling that day! I have experience with both shy and bold pups
A typical day
I love to go to a deserted dog park and let them run around! My dog enjoys the lakeshore with me and we love to hike the river walk at Cameron park. Hydration and rest is crazy important during the summer! Tons of sniffing breaks are of course required. I keep dogs on a 6 foot leash and greatly prefer one at a time (multiple dog households will take turns if possible).
Services
Shelby can watch in your home
Availability
I am pretty open, mostly in the afternoons! I walk my own dog morning, afternoon, and night. I’d love to take time for your pup too!
About Shelby D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I greet every dog gently with my most friendly attitude. I watch their cues to let me know when they feel safe and comfortable! I’ve met dogs of all types and personalities, and talk to them like little humans.
Information Shelby D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dog’s typical behavior so I can best judge how they’re feeling that day! I have experience with both shy and bold pups
A typical day
I love to go to a deserted dog park and let them run around! My dog enjoys the lakeshore with me and we love to hike the river walk at Cameron park. Hydration and rest is crazy important during the summer! Tons of sniffing breaks are of course required. I keep dogs on a 6 foot leash and greatly prefer one at a time (multiple dog households will take turns if possible).
Location
Waco, TX
Pets
Shelby D.
Waco, TX