Shelleana C.
Shelleana C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving Pet care, vet med experience
My love of animals eventually became much more than just having pets of my own. I started pet sitting and fostering for a rescue, and that experience is what led me into veterinary medicine. For over a decade, I have been working in a veterinary hospital, where I gained years of experience caring for pets with all kinds of personalities and needs. My veterinary background taught me to pay attention to the little things. I’m comfortable caring for multiple-pet households, senior pets, puppies, giving medications, and pets who may need a little extra patience or attention. I also know the importance of noticing changes in behavior, appetite, mobility or just those little signs that something may not be quite right and communicating those concerns to the pet owner. When I visit your furbabies, I want their routine to stay as normal as possible while you’re away. Some want to play outside, some want a good game of fetch or a short walk and some would much rather spend our visit getting belly rubs and snuggles. I’m happy to follow their lead or the owners instructions. Most importantly, I know how much trust it takes to leave your pets in someone else’s hands. I take that responsibility seriously and will care for your furbabies the way I would want someone to care for mine.
Cat care experience
Shelleana also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Every pet and home is different, so I follow the routine and safety practices you already have in place. Whether your pet is crate trained, uses a fenced yard, needs to be on a lead or leash outside, or has other specific instructions, I’m comfortable adapting to what works best for them. I’ll make sure doors, gates, crates and leashes are secure, keep their environment clean and comfortable, and follow your feeding, medication and care instructions. My goal is to keep your furbabies safe, comfortable and as close to their normal routine as possible while you’re away.
Ratings and reviews
Shelleana is amazing! All of my animals love her. She is caring and passionate and always goes above and beyond when caring for them. What I especially love is that she doesn’t just care for dogs and cats—she is comfortable caring for animals big and small. I’ve used her for years, and I know I can trust her to take great care of everyone while I am away. She also sends lots of pictures, so I always get to see how everyone is doing. I highly recommend her!
We met Lena two years ago when we moved to Jerome. Being new to the area, one of my biggest concerns was finding someone we could truly trust to care for our two dogs when we were out of town. I called our new veterinarian and asked if they knew of a good dog sitter. As luck would have it, the person who answered the phone was Lena! She came to our home, met our dogs, and spent time visiting with us about their care. From that very first meeting, we felt completely comfortable with her. Lena has been caring for our dogs for the past two years, and we honestly couldn't ask for anyone better. She loves them as if they were part of her own family, and our dogs absolutely adore her. She sends us photos and updates while we're away, which gives us such peace of mind knowing they are happy, safe, and well cared for. Finding someone you can completely trust with your pets is priceless, and we feel incredibly fortunate that a simple phone call to our veterinarian led us to Lena. Our dogs get excited every time they see her, and we are so grateful for the wonderful love and care she has given them over the past two years. We highly recommend Lena to anyone looking for a kind, trustworthy, and loving pet sitter!
"Lena has been pet sitting my dog for years, and she is truly a lifesaver. Finding someone you trust completely with your pet can be hard, but Lena makes it effortless. My dog loves her so much that I'm pretty sure she doesn't even miss me when I'm gone! Whenever I'm away, Lena sends me the sweetest picture updates, which always lets me know my pup is safe, happy, and incredibly well taken care of. Lena is reliable, loving, and a natural with animals. I honestly couldn't ask for a better pet sitter and highly recommend her to any pet parent!!!!
I am excited to introduce you to Shelleana (Lena) Chandler. We have used Lena for over a year to take care of our pets, and she does a wonderful job. Please know Lena Chandler is a terrific individual you can trust with your pets and access your home. She excels at managing complex pet personalities and maintaining feeding schedules and ensuring each animal receives personalized attention. Her experience with pets allows her to anticipate potential issues before they arise. I am happy to recommend her to you. Respectfully, Con Paulos
Lena has been checking on my pups for years. She’ll come on the days I work to let my German shepherd outside and give him some love for a little while. My German shepherd does not like many people but he loves Lena. She’s very loving and compassionate to all animals and makes sure to make any accommodations needed for each one. She has stayed at my house several times to watch my dogs and she gives them the same love and attention I do. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my pups!!
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule and I am available to offer drop in visits in the morning, mid afternoon and/or evenings. I can accommodate multiple visits per day if needed.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsShelleana can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I’d like to know your pet’s normal routine, personality and any special needs before our first visit. Please tell me about feeding and medication instructions, favorite activities, fears or triggers, hiding spots, escape tendencies, and how they normally behave with new people. I also want to know anything you think is important—even the little quirks! The more I know about your furbaby, the better I can keep their routine familiar, comfortable and safe.