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Shirley R.

Farmville, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Services

Shirley can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. weekdays but I am up early, so I can do drop ins during early morning and evening/night hours. Weekends are available for house sitting/pet sitting at any time. Exception would be work adjustment for September-November due to football season.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Shirley R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take great care to make sure the animals are comfortable and safe. I prefer to keep the pets in the client's home because I am a firm believer that animals do much better in an environment they are familiar with. It reduces the chances of anxiety and accidents.

Information Shirley R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if the animals have specific needs or behaviors I need to know about. For example, I have one client who has a dog that does not like people wearing hats. If the animal has anxiety, let me know what the triggers are so that I can avoid them.

A typical day

I love to play fetch if the dog wishes to participate. We can take walks near nature if available and I am a big fan of just hugs and cuddles.

Location

Farmville, NC

Shirley R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

The best care for your best friend

Pet care experience

I have two small dogs and two cats. I have been providing pet care for my friends for the last 10 years. I have cared for dogs ranging from small to extra large, cats, goats, horses and even donkeys!

Cat care experience

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The purr-fect person 4 your feline

Shirley also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Jamie B.
House Sitting • Jan 29, 2026
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Took great care of my pup who needs multiple medications and special care. I highly recommend Shirley to whoever needs a reliable pet or house sitter.

Kathryn C.
House Sitting • Oct 30, 2025
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Excellent! Very attentive with daily check-ins!

Carrie F.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 14, 2025
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Shirley helped us out when we were on a bind and needed a sitter last minute. She came a few days early to meet our pets and learn what needed to be done and when we got home our cats were doing fantastic and the litter boxes clean and fresh! We appreciated her help so much and I hope she's available the next time we go on vacation! She really gave us peace of mind about caring for our babies on our trip and I'd recommend her to anybody! Thank you so much Shirley!

Elizabeth M.
House Sitting • Sep 27, 2025
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Shirley was wonderful and our pets really loved her. She took very good care of them and loved them like they were her own. She did everything that we had asked of her. I already plan to have her come back for our next trip.

About Shirley R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take great care to make sure the animals are comfortable and safe. I prefer to keep the pets in the client's home because I am a firm believer that animals do much better in an environment they are familiar with. It reduces the chances of anxiety and accidents.

Information Shirley R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if the animals have specific needs or behaviors I need to know about. For example, I have one client who has a dog that does not like people wearing hats. If the animal has anxiety, let me know what the triggers are so that I can avoid them.

A typical day

I love to play fetch if the dog wishes to participate. We can take walks near nature if available and I am a big fan of just hugs and cuddles.

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Shirley R.

Farmville, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews