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Shelby K.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
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Services

Shelby can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

*I WORK MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 to 5pm, I do come home on my lunch and my office is about 10 minutes from my home* I have weekends off and tend to be a homebody!

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About Shelby K.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a half acre fenced in yard in Portage and my two dogs love to spend time with other pups. I use gates to keep dogs separated and safe when I am away from home! ***Additionally for peace of mind I am an insured dog boarder***

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shelby K. would like to know about your pet

I do require information in regards to any allergies, anxiety or health concerns. I want to make sure your pets health and safety are number one. I do ask that you disclose any scenarios where your pup has escaped (have they every jumped a fence or ran through open doors), or if they have eaten anything that causes a health concern that I should be conscious of (ingesting toys, sticks or other animals poo for example). These are all things we can chat about via a meet and greet, and while my main concern here is safety please feel free to share anything that you think will give your pup the best staycation!

A typical day

We spend a lot of time in our large backyard, and sometimes pups like to get their zoomies out in the living room. As long as everyone is safe and happy, we go with the flow of the day. I do use enrichment toys to tire pups out, like treat puzzles, snuffle mats and licki mats when we have rain or tumultuous weather.

Location

Portage, MI

Shelby K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Just a lady looking to pet dogs :)

Pet care experience

I have worked with dogs for a number of years, as a groomer and as a dog sitter. I presently have two, 3 year old collies. I love animals, and I can’t wait to get to know yours! Animals have been a passion of mine for a long time!

Reviews

Steve R.
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026
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Absolutely the best!

Lauren R.
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026
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My dogs stay with Shelby all the time, and she’s absolutely perfect with them. She is fantastically communicative and cares about my dogs like they were her own! I cannot recommend Shelby enough!!

Michael B.
Boarding • Jun 10, 2026
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Always glad to leave our puppy with Shelby! Great home and great care

Lauren R.
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026
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I’m leaving a second review because Shelby is the best!!!!

About Shelby K.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a half acre fenced in yard in Portage and my two dogs love to spend time with other pups. I use gates to keep dogs separated and safe when I am away from home! ***Additionally for peace of mind I am an insured dog boarder***

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shelby K. would like to know about your pet

I do require information in regards to any allergies, anxiety or health concerns. I want to make sure your pets health and safety are number one. I do ask that you disclose any scenarios where your pup has escaped (have they every jumped a fence or ran through open doors), or if they have eaten anything that causes a health concern that I should be conscious of (ingesting toys, sticks or other animals poo for example). These are all things we can chat about via a meet and greet, and while my main concern here is safety please feel free to share anything that you think will give your pup the best staycation!

A typical day

We spend a lot of time in our large backyard, and sometimes pups like to get their zoomies out in the living room. As long as everyone is safe and happy, we go with the flow of the day. I do use enrichment toys to tire pups out, like treat puzzles, snuffle mats and licki mats when we have rain or tumultuous weather.

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Shelby K.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews