Profile image
Profile image

Shirley F.

Sandalwood, FL

1.0 out of 5 stars
•1 review
Image 0
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
7PhotosView All

vet tech, home F/T

Pet care experience

I have been an animal lover my whole life, so much that I went to school to become a vet tech. I started with guinea pigs, and when allowed, I fostered and adopted cats & dogs. I am patient, loving & empathetic to their individual needs. With my vet tech experience, I can help with medical treatments, like insulin shots, SQ fluids, dressing changes, even nail trims & ear cleaning on some. With your input, I will try stick to their home schedule, and personal preferences as much as possible. Since I have a house in a quiet neighborhood, I can leash walk your "puppies", as well as provide playtime in my large living room, and/or my fenced yard. I just bought some basic agility equipment, that I'm sure my Aussie, Holly, wouldn't mind sharing. I also have a spare bedroom, so there is space for separate quiet time, and/or overnight stays. I could also care for some caged animals in their own cages in my spare bedroom. *** My pick up and drop off times are flexible, not as pre-printed on the website. I am currently working part-time, so I can be fairly accommodating for playing with your furbabies. I'll do my best to keep them on their schedule. While I do have a fenced-in yard, I have recently taken in an abandoned dog, who is still getting used to his environment, so I am temporarily unable to accommodate playdates or sleepovers in my home. Let me know what your baby's needs are, and I'll do my best to make you both comfortable.

Reviews

Ashley
Dog Walking • Oct 23, 2021
Profile image
Profile image

Dishonest. Unreliable. Do not leave your dogs in her care. Shirley appears to be a nice and capable individual, especially with an alleged vet tech background. However, based on observations of her on my camera at home and my mom, who she shows you and what she actually does when you're not there are two entirely different things. I paid for an hour walk on two days for my two dogs. On the first day, she did a short walk before she went to work. Instead of coming earlier, she decied to return to my home at almost 11:30 at night to do a 5 minute walk, completely disrupting them who had been ready to go to bed and startling my mother. On the next day, she arrived about and hour and half after the time she was supposed to arrive and did another short walk. She did not use the app to record walks, take picture, and provide report card, and tell me how they were doing likely to avoid recording just how short the walks were and at improper times. I'm thankful I had a camera to see what happened. She cannot be trusted and despite her claims of wanting to care for your animals like you do and keep them on schedule, her actions showed otherwise. Do yourself a favor and choose one of the other walkers with much better reviews and you can safely rely on to take care of your fur babies!

About Shirley F.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shirley F. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog have any special needs, fears, likes or dislikes? My first dog was an anxious 6 yr old foster Border Collie, who lives out his active, happy life until 15 with us. I now have 2 dogs, an Aussie mix & a pittie, who sure knows how to play rough, but prefers tug-of-war, fetch, and belly rubs! As a vet tech in NY, I spent some of my lunch or dinner breaks with client's dogs, too.

A typical day

I will try to stick to their routine as much as possible, so you tell me where they like to walk, poop, etc., what they're afraid of, and what they toys they like to play with. Ill send you pictures, and given them a treat as I leave, if that's ok? I recently purchased some agility equipment, that I'm sure my Aussie, Holly, wouldn't mind sharing with your babies.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Shirley can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Shirley can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 6 months ago
Shirley can host up to 1 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Shirley F.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shirley F. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog have any special needs, fears, likes or dislikes? My first dog was an anxious 6 yr old foster Border Collie, who lives out his active, happy life until 15 with us. I now have 2 dogs, an Aussie mix & a pittie, who sure knows how to play rough, but prefers tug-of-war, fetch, and belly rubs! As a vet tech in NY, I spent some of my lunch or dinner breaks with client's dogs, too.

A typical day

I will try to stick to their routine as much as possible, so you tell me where they like to walk, poop, etc., what they're afraid of, and what they toys they like to play with. Ill send you pictures, and given them a treat as I leave, if that's ok? I recently purchased some agility equipment, that I'm sure my Aussie, Holly, wouldn't mind sharing with your babies.

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Shirley F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rover Logo
All stays booked on Rover receive our Rover guarantee, 24/7 support, and our reservation protection.
Profile image
Verified Background Check
Profile image
Verified Background Check

Shirley F.

Sandalwood, FL

1.0 out of 5 stars
•1 review