Shirl B.
Shirl B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Flexible to meet your pet's needs!
Hi everyone! My name's Shirl and I am hoping to make your life a bit easier by taking away the stress of leaving your pup behind while you're away. I have been pet sitting for over 12 years; I used to have dogs come board with me while owners went away, but I've found that most owners prefer their pets to stay in the comfort of their own home. I have years of experience doing overnight pet sitting, but unfortunately my growing family (3 dogs and a cat of my own) no longer allows for me to stay away from home overnight. I am happy to provide multiple daily visits and/or walks! My goal is to keep your pet as comfortable as possible while you're away, by keeping their daily routine as close to "normal" as possible. I've cared for all types of pets including dogs, cats, bunnies, chicks, quail, lizards, fish, etc.! I am an experienced dog handler/ animal lover at heart. I worked at/managed a doggie day care/boarding facility for 4 years, learning from a very experienced trainer who focuses on positive reinforcement techniques ONLY. During my time there, I had opportunities to complete trainings to understand dog behaviors and body language. I have volunteered at BARCS as a dog walker/foster, working primarily with bully breeds. Why I love dog sitting I have been an animal lover my entire life. From playing with salamanders as a kid, to growing up with cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes; I've also had bunnies, fish, frogs, hermit crabs, hamsters, birds...the list goes on! I couldn't imagine a life without animals in it. My experience administering medication Yes. Working at a dog boarding facility for nearly 2 years I have had to give many forms of medications, and my personal pets also take oral medications. I am not trained to give injections.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am happy to provide updates as soon as I arrive, during the stay, and as I leave. For dog walks, I prefer not to introduce any dog that I’m handling to another dog passing by. This ensures everyone’s safety.
Ratings and reviews
Shirl has been so wonderful with our pups! Since our Mom passed we weren't sure how we'd manage going back to work after getting our new puppy. She has alleviated this stress and has been more than helpful with her 30 minute drop-ins. She sends us pictures and always has a positive report so we know exactly what our pups have been up to. We definitely would recommend her!
Shirl truly was the most incredible dog sitter! She put in so much effort even before we left. Our dogs are big babies and get a little nervous with new people, so she came not once, but three times before our trip to make sure they were comfortable with her (and she brought treats!). During our trip she was so communicative and got some great photos. It was so nice knowing our dogs were getting such good care while we were away. Seriously, 10/10 service and absolutely recommend!
As always, Shirl takes excellent care of our four legged family.
Shirl followed instructions and did a great job! My cat was very happy
Shirl is phenomenal. She truly cared for my dog and cat. One required medication that Shirl made sure she got and sent us regular updates. Highly recommend anyone to request Shirl for their in home pet care needs
Just like in previous visits, Shirl took excellent care of my 5 hairy babies!! They are very happy to her all the time! Thank you so much Shirl!! :-)
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Schedule
My full time job allows me to work from home majority of the week. That makes it easy for me to swing by for a visit at different times of the day. The latest drop in I can provide is 7pm.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsShirl can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I have absolutely no breed preferences, but I must say I am a huge bully-breed lover. I would also need proof that the dog is up to date on shots, and if he/she has any medical/health concerns I should know about. (ex: seizure history? medications?) Safety is everything!