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Shirley & Jeff D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients
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Shirley & Jeff D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $31 per night

Highlights

Shirley & Jeff have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
26 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Flexable schedule for cats & dogs

We have lived here TN for over a 5 years now and love it here. We have been watching many animals for the last 8 years. We have had several small animals that we cared for over the last 8 years. It has been hard to leave them but we had to make a move out of California. We love our animals and we would love yours also. I am retired and I'm home with the animals so we can care for them properly. Our yard is not fenced in. But we take them outside several times a day. They get their walks in on a daily basis. Be sure and check out our reviews before making a decision. You will find our clients have really enjoyed us watching their pet. We require a meet and greet first before we take in any dog. We will do a Zoom or Duo video chat if we can't do a home visit first. All dogs must like to be with other dogs. They need to get along with each other. I have always loved animals, we have had a few pets. We understand how important it is that your animals be cared for properly and loved also. They can be free and not caged up for extended periods of time. We will make sure your pet is well cared for. You can enjoy your time away and not worry about your pet. About this sitter: We are a caring and loving couple of animals. Our home is always opened to care for them. We will treat them as if they were our own. About my yard We live in a new home. I take them out for walks quite often during the day. There is plenty of room for the dogs to run around in. I always keep water out side for the animals. They will still spend time in the house with us. My experience administering medication Yes, that is not a problem. Either one of us can administer medication. We are both retired and stay home most of the time. We love having dogs around us all the time. Will give them loving care. We don't have a fenced in yard as yet. But we do take them out for several potty breaks throughout the day and night. I know how important it is for them to be outside as much as possible.

Qualifications

45 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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118 ratings
Vonda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 13, 2026

I love all the pictures I receive of Lucy when she is with Jeff and Shirley. I don’t worry about her and I know she is loved.

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Jennifer J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 22, 2025

Shirley and Jeff take great care of my elderly spaniel. She's always comfortable with them; eats her food and takes any medication with less fuss than she gives me it seems!

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Vonda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 18, 2025

Continually use. Always pleased. Highly recommend

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Vonda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2025

Can’t say enough good things about this couple. Lucy feels comfortable there and misses them when she comes home. I use them monthly and will continue to. Highly recommend.

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Christine R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2025

Shirley & Jeff were great! They updated us each day and seemed to really enjoy watching our sweet pup!

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Vonda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2025

Lucy loved her extended stay and I felt comfortable with their care. Regular updates and photos appreciated. Plan to use regularly.

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Schedule

My husband is home also, but I handle all the dog care. I am retired and stay home all of time. We love having them here with us.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We do not have a fenced in yard. But your pets will be well taken care of. We provide several walks a day. I assure you they will be taken care of. We love all dogs and will care them as if they were are own.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks We live in a nice community of homes and I can walk them there or we can go to the dog park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Then can sleep anywhere at night. We have a few that sleep with us and enjoy it. We love for the animals to be in house at night. Time I'll spend with your dog I am home most of the day so I can spend much time with your pet. We do go out occasionally and take them with us as long as we know they like car rides.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Shirley & Jeff can host up to 3 pets per night
We are looking for small to medium (from 10lbs. to 25lbs.) size dogs that are friendly and love to play, house broken. We also want animals that like children. We occasional have our grand children here at the house. No breed in particular.
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