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Shirley B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients
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Shirley B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Shirley has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Dogs are happy here!

I have been boarding dogs in my home since 2007 and have many very happy customers. I have two small dogs of my own. The dogs have access to my fenced back garden at all times. I am retired and spend my time training and competing in agility. My dogs have free access to the living areas of my home and are able to run in and out of the back yard. They are walked at least twice a day. About this sitter: Passionate about dogs. I have completed a pet first aid course with PetTech. Why I love dog sitting: I have been a dog lover all my life. I have had a dog of my own since adopting a rescue in 1980. I now have 2 rescues and enjoy training them in obedience and agility. Meet my pets: I have two small dogs which I train and compete with in agility. About my yard: The backyard is fenced in with a 6 foot wooden fence. It has paths around the vegetation for the dogs to run. There is access to the outside from my back door at all times. I also have a small pond which is fenced and contains several fish. I am retired and home most of the time so I am able to supervise and care for your pet, take him/her for walks and have playtime. I have a fenced back yard which is available for potty breaks. I work outside in the yard most mornings and the dogs like to keep me company while I'm there. The dogs are allowed on the furniture and can sleep anywhere they choose.`

Qualifications

51 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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113 ratings
James K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 28, 2026

Thanks Shirley!

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WILLIAM O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Shirley was great as always!

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James K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 13, 2026

Thank you Shirley!

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WILLIAM O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 23, 2026

Shirley is great! I will definitely leave Agnes with her again. Highly recommend!

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James K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 15, 2026

Thanks for watching our Lola!

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Natasha Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 09, 2026

Franklin had such an amazing time with Shirley!

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Schedule

I am retired and can take care of your pet at my home 24/7. I have a lot of experience looking after many types of dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet has access to the entire house, including the furniture, and back garden. They are fed separately from my dogs. They are also brushed if necessary. I can also trim nails if the dog will allow me to do this.

Pets

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks: I walk my dogs around the neighborhood in the morning after breakfast and at night before bed. I usually walk the dogs separately - the boarding dog(s) and then my dogs. I also take them to the park for a run in the late afternoon when it is cooler. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Anywhere it wants. Time I'll spend with your dog I am retired from business and am at home most of the day. My clients' dogs are treated as if they were my own. They receive the same loving care and attention. I take them for walks around the neighborhood in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before bed. In addition, we sometimes go to a local park about 3 miles away for about one hour's walk. I am retired from business so I am at home the majority of the day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Shirley can host up to 3 pets per night
I would like to know if the dog is spayed or neutered and whether it has any aggressive tendencies. I also would like to know how they react to thunderstorms. I do not take un-neutered males.
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.