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Shelby S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Shelby S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reliable care for all critters!🐾

I’ve taken care of animals since I was a young child, my passion for animals encouraged me to pursue a career working with animals. In recent years I have worked animal husbandry caring for domestic pets, exotic big cats, wolves, snakes, birds and more. I am comfortable working with all sizes of dogs and as well as other species. I have 5 years vet tech experience so can help with medical issues and medications as needed.

Cat care experience

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Cats and I get along great

Shelby also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
78% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have recently moved so no longer have a fenced yard, but have a large home with dog runs on trees in the backyard. I have an easy going 30lb Pomeranian mutt named Teddy. My dog is very easy to get along with other dogs, as I have fostered and watched other animals numerous times in the years of me having him. I watch my brother’s pitbull mix named Hercules on a regular basis as well. I do have cats so would prefer if they were used to them, but have an area of my home doggy gated off so they can feel safe when other pets visit my home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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2 ratings
Drop-In Visits • jul 12, 2026

Shelby S. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Melissa P.
dec 09, 2020

Shelby has provided reliable care for our four cats and dog for years. She house sits often and always leaves our pets happy and our home clean. She always updates us how our animals are doing while we’re away and listens to our directions carefully. We have peace of mind leaving town knowing our pets are in her care.

Rebekah Y.
nov 25, 2020

Shelby has taken care of my dogs Frodo and Sam on multiple occasions; sometimes for a week at a time. She is attentive to my dogs needs and sends me update including pics and videos daily! She is a fur parent herself so she knows how to easy mine and my dog's separation anxiety. She is our most trusted pet sitter!

Kim C.
nov 25, 2020

Shelby has experience not only with domestic animals like dogs and cats, but also exotic ones. She is very keen on reading animal reactions and knowning what they want or need. I would trust Shelby with any of my pets!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am fully available except when I’m out of town helping my sick father (usually a week each month). I can check in as frequently or long as you need, but I do have an older 30lb (dog friendly) pup who needs medications twice daily and I am the only one that can provide those to him. If he cannot be with me while providing other pets care then I will need to return to him once morning and evening to ensure he is taken care of. Can stay overnight preferably only one night at a time so I can return to my pets.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Shelby can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pets have any special needs or behavioral quirks, I’m happy to work with or around them. If you have a dog over 50lbs that doesn’t walk good on a leash I require a “gentle leader” to prevent them from pulling or injuring me during walks, I am happy to help get them comfortable and familiar with enjoying walks using this halter, it’s been proven more beneficial than a harness to prevent leash pulling.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.