Shira C.
Shira C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
An Experienced Animal Caretaker
I am a lifelong animal lover and have been taking care of animals since I was a child, including pet sitting and walking several friends and community members dogs. As an adult, I have worked and volunteered for several animal shelter/rescue organizations and have extensive knowledge on different techniques of animal care, training and behavior for varying species and ages. I have worked successfully with pets of varying attention needs and behavioral issues and am confident in my ability to redirect unwanted behavior. At the heart of my petcare philosophy, I treat every animal I work with as if they were my own and deserves to feel happy, confident and secure at all times.
Cat care experience
Shira also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My petcare philosophy is treating every animal as if they were my own and strive to make them happy, confident and secure at all times. This includes paying attention to the animal's specific needs and always listening listening to their behavior. Having worked with higher needs animals, I strive to always be aware of stressors and potential issues so I can minimize any instance of insecurity or lack of confidence. Not only is this ensuring safety for myself, the animal and any other environmental factor, but it creates a sense of trust which further minimizes issues. I am also familiar and have worked with many different kinds of harnesses, muzzles and leash combinations so walks and any outings will go as smoothly as possible.
Ratings and reviews
Shira has saved me several times with last minute walks! She takes such good care of my pup and is always on time and detailed on the Rover card. I can’t recommend her enough!
Shira took great care of my dogs! She kept me updated and made sure to send me photos each walk!
Shira did an amazing job taking care of my dogs! Enjoyed seeing the updates and photos of them from her! Since it is winter, she made sure my golden retriever booties were on which does take time getting them on. I’m very thankful for Shira taking such good care of my Dogs!
Great petter. Punctual, responsive.
Shira has wide experience with caring for animals. She has her own cat, and used to work at an animal shelter. Pets always seem to love her!
Shira has a genuine love for all animals and a great rapport with them. She is a very reliable, respectful and responsible person. She has cared for friends’ animals multiple times with high praise. Your animal would be lucky to have Shira as a caretaker/walker.
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Schedule
When I am not working with pets, I am an actor and a part of the local Chicago comedy scene. I have a pretty open and varying schedule that is constantly changing and evolving. Whether you need day-of petcare or weekly/monthly scheduled care, I am happy to help out!