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Shirley D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Shirley D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $45 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dedicated animal lover

Hi, I'm Shirley! I have been doing pet care for many years. I have also had animals of all kinds my entire life, from dogs to cats to small animals such as fish, rodents, etc. I love all animals equally and do not discriminate! I always make it my priority to treat every pet as if they were my own, giving them the utmost love and care and attention. I am very friendly and hardworking, compassionate, and find great joy being around all furry friends :). I am always respectful of others' homes when I house sit, and I am happy to accommodate any special needs your pet may have. I am looking forward to taking care of your fur-babies!

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am a very active person so I love being outdoors, walking dogs outside or dropping in for a visit in your home (I love cats too!). I will always be sure to treat them with the best of love and care when they are with me, as if they were my own.

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 28, 2026

Wonderful as always!! Feel very confident having Shirley care for George and our house when away!

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Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 05, 2026

Shirley is amazing with George. She is kind, responsible, communicative and a true professional at her trade - caring for animals. Would highly recommend her.

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Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 21, 2025

Shirley is the best! She took wonderful care of George, was an excellent communicator, navigated some crazy windstorms, tended to my old boy like her was her own and left the house immaculate!! I would highly recommend Shirley and am very blessed to have found her.

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Margie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2025

Absolutely amazing job and really saved me. Raisin is so happy and I loved the updates. 10/10 will book again.

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Kim P.
Jun 01, 2021

Shirley is by far the best dog walker I've ever had. She's always on time and she loves and plays with my dog as if it were her own. She's gentle and attentive which is everything I could ever ask for. Hire her!

Savannah D.
May 10, 2021

Shirley is the most caring, compassionate, hard-working, genuine person I know. Her love for animals is so immense, she greets every furry friend with so much love and care. There isn't any other person in the world who I'd trust to take better care of a living being than her!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is very flexible, when your pet is in my care they will receive 100% of my attention and care, they are my top priority!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Shirley can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, preferences, or important things I should know prior to booking. I am always happy to do a meet and greet beforehand as well.
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.