Shirley L.
Shirley L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Friendly Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
have experience caring for both dogs and cats during my stays with hosts. I have looked after pets by feeding them, taking dogs for walks twice a day, and making sure they were safe, comfortable and happy. I enjoy spending time with animals and I am patient, caring and responsible. I have also completed Pet First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) training.
Cat care experience
Shirley also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’a safety and wellbeing are my top priorities. I have completed a Pet First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) training course, giving me practical knowledge of how to respond to common pet emergencies. I always follow the owner’s instructions, take time to understand each pet’s personality and needs, and treat every dog and cat with patience, care and respect.
Ratings and reviews
Shirley was brilliant at caring for Roo while I was away, I had a lot of anxiety about leaving him a few weeks post dental surgery and in his senior age, but Shirley provided all the reassurance and updates I needed for my peace of mind, and Roo was in great hands!
Shirley was a great cat sitter and managed to gain the trust of my kitty in less than 24 hours. She was also super helpful as it was a last minute booking. Excellent communication and I’ll definitely see if she is available to look after Mini again!
Shirley was reliable, punctual, and took great care of both Marla and Taro. She gave them plenty of attention and playtime, and followed all of our instructions carefully. We felt very comfortable knowing they were in good hands and would definitely recommend her!
Shirley has taken care of my two cats, and I couldn’t be happier with her service. She’s incredibly attentive and clearly loves animals. She made sure to play with them and keep them fed on schedule, and my cats were always happy and relaxed when I got home. I never worried once while she was on duty. I’ll definitely be booking her again!
Shirley is such a lovely and friendly person and took wonderful care of Muffin during her stay, paying close attention to all his needs, to make sure he feels at ease while I am away while providing regular updates and making me feeling so happy and relaxed ❤️ We had a stressful experience with a previous sitter, so finding Shirley was a breath of fresh air! We will definitely be booking her again and can’t recommend her enough!
She’s responsible, patient and truly loving. My cat felt safe and relaxed with her the whole time and even came out to play. Couldn’t ask for a better caregiver.
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule and can usually accommodate walks throughout the week. I’m reliable, punctual and happy to work around your pet’s routine. I’m available for both regular walks and occasional bookings, and I always make sure I have enough time to give your pet my full attention.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgShirley can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know about your pet’s temperament, medical needs, dietary restrictions, and how they react around other dogs or loud noises. Knowing their usual routine, favorite triggers, and any specific behavioral traits helps me keep them safe, comfortable, and happy throughout our time together