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Shirley L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 repeat clients
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Shirley L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Shirley has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I have years of experience!

I will love and care for your pets as if they were my own! I have years of experience with young and older dogs. I have cared for diabetic animals, and animals recovering from surgery, and dogs requiring wound care. Dogs who are boarded with me will be indoors with me unless on a walk or going potty, they become one of the family! If boarding with me in my home, dogs will be taken on at least one walk a day, and can relax in the sun on my deck with me if they choose. I am home all day and can provide round the clock care. If you have any questions please feel free to message me. I look forward to caring for your fur babies while you're out of town!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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113 ratings
Jeffery G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 02, 2026

Awesome as always with our Kitty. We appreciate the daily pictures, notes, and updates. If you aren't sure whom to book, Shirley is the right choice 🙂.

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Matt C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 21, 2026

Shirley always does a great job - she's the only person outside the family that my cat will come out for. She's patient with him, and he likes her. She's also takes care of his medications, which is critical for us.

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Jovi V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026

Shirley was amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience using Rover having Shirley watch our cat. She gave me updates every visit and tons of photos which I really really appreciated. She was great at communicating. I felt very at peace knowing she was checking on him and cared for him. I would definitely love to have Shirley come back in the future when we go out of town. Cannot recommend her enough!! Thanks for everything, Shirley!

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Jeffery G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2026

Shirley kept us informed daily with pictures and comments about out kitty. You can tell she cared about our pet with the questions asked, and with the time she spent trying to play with our cat. Even when we weren't responsive she kept a very professional and loving care of our cat.

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Alanna R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2026

My cats LOVE Shirley, she does a great job taking care of them when i’m gone. She’s the best!!

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Melanie & Chris B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 03, 2025

Shirley is so dependable and goes above and beyond to care for our cats!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired so I will have plenty of time to devote to your pet’s wants and needs whether it is cuddling and sedate or active playtime. Having some of their personal items accessible while under my care such as toys, feeding bowls, beds, blankets, etc. will help make their care with me as close to the daily routine you give them as possible.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I attempt to comply closely with your pet’s routine as requested. For example: feeding schedule and special diet needs, exercise, medication administration, special medical needs, and sleeping routine.

A typical day

During drop in visits I can take feed, play with, walk, brush, comfort as requested by you. While boarding your dog becomes a welcome guest that is protected and loved while spending time with me in my home, yard and on my deck.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Shirley can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or routines that I should be aware of to have their care be enjoyable and stress free.
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.