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Shelby G.

Birmingham, AL

4.9 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
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Services

Shelby can host

Cats
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

Shelby can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work full time so I am not home 9-5 during the week. I do have some flexibility to work from home or come home mid day but it’s not guaranteed! I have experience with large, small, hyper and low energy dogs. I grew up with a German Shepard, a shepherd and St. Bernard mix, and a lab. I have taken care of dogs from 1 year old shitzhus, 100 lbs boxers, and blind dachshunds. I'm flexible and very excited to hang out with your pets. Let me know how I can help take care of your babies while you're away!

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About Shelby G.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have two very friendly dogs who love to make new friends to play with in our fenced yard. Weasley and Roux are crate trained so I can easily crate your pup while I’m at work or I can let them lounge out if they’re trained and used to being able to roam!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Shelby G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has a bed of their own that they love or if I can expect them to cuddle up with me at night. It’ll be helpful to know id they’re used to being in the crate during the day or if they’re a free roamer.

A typical day

We’re homebodies so we spend a lot of our weekends playing in the backyard and doing doggie puzzles to keep the mental stimulation going. I also love taking walks down in Railroad park so I’d be happy to take your pup on a stroll while they’re with me!

Location

Birmingham, AL

Shelby G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Skilled in petting and affection

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Shelby and I would love to take care of your pets! I have a cat, a playful doodle named Weasley, and a sweet golden retriever named Roux who would love to show your pup our backyard while you’re away!

Reviews

Claudia T.
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026
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Shelby is the best! Her updates and communication is top tier.

Danielle R.
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026
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Shelby was AMAZING! She sent daily updates with photos and my pup Frankie had the best time with her and her pups. I highly recommend Shelby.

Jason K.
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026
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I booked this sitter more than a month in advance because I had an international business trip and needed to drop off Kai before my flight. On the day of drop-off, I sent a reminder that we would be there and also texted her when we were on the way, but received no response. We still went to the address as scheduled. We knocked on the door and could hear many dogs barking inside, but no one answered. All I see is the security camera outside blinking red and dogs barking endlessly. We waited for about 20 minutes, tried calling, and the call went straight to voicemail. A Rover agent also tried contacting her, but there was still no response. With our flight only three hours away, we had to scramble to find another sitter at the last minute, drive there, and we almost missed our flight. Because it was such a last-minute booking, I did not have time to properly research the new sitter, and I spent my entire trip worried about whether Kai was in good hands. I have never had this type of experience on Rover before. This was extremely stressful, irresponsible, and disappointing.

Emily M.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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Took amazing care of our Scotty boy!

About Shelby G.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have two very friendly dogs who love to make new friends to play with in our fenced yard. Weasley and Roux are crate trained so I can easily crate your pup while I’m at work or I can let them lounge out if they’re trained and used to being able to roam!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Shelby G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has a bed of their own that they love or if I can expect them to cuddle up with me at night. It’ll be helpful to know id they’re used to being in the crate during the day or if they’re a free roamer.

A typical day

We’re homebodies so we spend a lot of our weekends playing in the backyard and doing doggie puzzles to keep the mental stimulation going. I also love taking walks down in Railroad park so I’d be happy to take your pup on a stroll while they’re with me!

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Shelby G.

Birmingham, AL

4.9 out of 5 stars
72 reviews