Pet Sitting in Shellsburg
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“Kinzley we can’t thank you enough for your help with all our fur babies on our wedding day. I was able enjoy the day knowing they were in good hands. Will definitely reach out for future visits if needed. You’re the best!!”
About: I have had dogs since I was 12. Taken obedience classes ,trained all of my own and worked with/ cared for many family,friend's and acquaintance's dogs. I worked in a boarding facility several years ago and have house trained many puppies and adult dogs. I have experience with many different breeds from Chihuahuas to Rottweilers, and love them all. Dogs bring so much joy to our lives, I feel blessed to have them in my life. They are not with us long enough but the time they are here I want to express to them how grateful I am for their existence. I know first hand how hard it is to entrust others to care for our animals and will treat your four legged friend as my own while in my care. I currently work a flexible part time job and am available Thursday-Monday after 2:00, other days are possible as well depending on client needs. Also available to drop in at your home for your pet. I have a 6 foot wooden fenced yard and outdoor dog toys and water available. 3 dogs who will welcome a new buddy but also have separate space if your pet would rather be one on one with humans. My house has central air, is dog friendly with safe toys and located on an acreage with a very low traffic road. I also have 3 different size crates and a small dog exercise pen if needed. Your own crates are welcome as well. I have several puzzle toys and will welcome your pet as part of the family.
About: I have taken care of dogs on and off for 2 years now, and have decided to make a more permanent space in my life for it. I love all doggies, and cannot wait to meet your sweet fur baby! I have experience with senior care and puppy care. I am currently a full time stay at home mom, so I am available any time to chat or answer any orations you may have. I have a non fenced in yard, but have plenty of time to take your pup on walks around town. I live in a friendly small town neighborhood!
“Miranda is very friendly, caring and thoughtful! Her in-home service for our cat(s) allowed us to take a worry-free vacation. We will definitely seek her services in the future!”
“Shelley was great with my cats! Very flexible with scheduling and easy to work with! I would absolutely trust her with my cats again in a heartbeat”
“Ive been using Alivias services for over a month now and will continue to do so. She does a fantastic job with my dogs. My dogs love her. She sends plenty of pictures of them.”
About: I have great knowledge of dogs, having been a German Sheperd dog owner myself for decades. I've also had many years of training dogs. I also understand aging dogs. I am retired and a widow. I am active in many projects but have an extremely flexible schedule. Can make my schedule fit yours which can include early mornings or late evenings. I have a fenced in back yard and currently no animals reside with me. I can do care in my home or yours whatever your preference.
“Erin was absolutely awesome. Thanks for watching Sue!”
About: Since the age of 4 I have had a love for pets. Throughout the years I have had many pet sitting jobs for friends and neighbors. All through high school I volunteered at an animal shelter in my area and helped with getting those pets adopted. I really enjoy working with animals. I am currently a college student at Illinois State. I have a lot of free time on Tuesdays and Thursdays especially and would love to help take care of your pets! I will always be careful to use a leash/harness whenever taking dog for walks. I will be prepared for emergencies to the best of my ability.
About: I would consider myself very experienced when it comes to caring for animals. I worked at a dog kennel where meeting and caring for all kinds of dogs was my everyday life. From the calm ones who need medication to the hyper ones who need an outlet, I was always happy to have the privilege of caring for them. At the kennel I did feeding, medications, play, doggy day care, and had many more responsibilities. I also have also taken my love for dogs to another level by fostering rescues. This is something that brings me so much joy, especially when they start out timid and I get to watch them come out of their shell. I recently adopted a puppy which has been so exciting! Unfortunately for the safety of his health this means I had to pause fostering. I think caring for your animals will help fill that hole in my life! HOUSE SITTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to having a puppy of my own I cannot do overnight stays. I absolutely can stay with your dogs throughout the day with a couple of breaks to take care of my own puppy. I am a full time employee for a flower shop typically working 8-3. If I gain clientele who are seeking availability during the day I am willing to switch to night shift but do not want to do so until I gain interest. As of now I am allowed long breaks so if you would like someone to care for your pet at lunch time I can. I would prefer to take clients after 3 PM. Please feel free to check in with me as my days off are varied! I treat all pets with the love and respect they deserve. I will do my best to always understand your pets boundaries and to earn their trust to give them all my love!
About: We got our first family dog when I was in my teens and have always had a dog since then. My dog was already a senior by the time I had my 3 kids. we had to say goodbye to her at 17! 😔 I regularly dog sit for friends and neighbors for dogs of all ages and they all love me. I'm a strong proponent of walking dogs to gain their love and respect. If only dogs could live forever! I'm a stay at home mom and work part time from home for our family business and am very familiar with the cedar rapids Area. I do not have a fenced yard Or a crate. My dog Is An only pet and I walk him daily at least 2 miles.
“I cannot recommend Brie enough! She was amazing to work with and made me feel so at ease going on vacation and leaving her with my furbabies!”
About: My wife and I have had a dog for several years together and recently had to unfortunately put her down. We’re looking to get our puppy fix with your beloved pets! Our sweet girl had some reactivity issues and was on anxiety medication for as long as we can remember so we feel comfortable with any and all dogs! We know how important it was to have people we could trust to watch her when we were out of town so we just want to pay it forward! Feel free to reach out with questions, we’d love to meet your precious pets! ❤️ My wife works a somewhat flexible schedule which could allow her to be available for walks or drop-in visits later in the day. We’re also around on weekends! We’d love to try to accommodate whatever schedule you’re looking for! My wife and I do not have children, no other pets in the home, and have a fenced in backyard. We do not have a crate but are familiar with crate trained dogs and can follow your preferred instructions in terms of safety!
“This is the second time we’ve used Nora. We have three dogs, so it’s quite a bit of juggling! We totally appreciate all the help she has done with feeding, letting out, and pills. We will use her again!”
“We have a skittish kitty who needs insulin, and Marie won her over the first day. She gave out fur kids incredible care and will be our first choice on future trips!!!”
“On time and great with our dog.”
“Amanda was great! I don’t have much experience with Rover but she had knowledge of how everything works and was able to advise me when it was necessary. She was so great with my cats I felt really comfortable leaving them in her care. She also went the extra mile in making sure my space was clean and cared for. Thanks Amanda!!”
“How did I get so lucky to find a pet caregiver like Nadine. My 10-lb. Chinese Crested Terrier mix is diabetic and needed someone who had the comfortable skill of giving him his daily shots. Not only is Tiago pleased with my choice of his caregiver, but Dion, my Persian cat is thinking “purr-fect” for me too. Nadine enjoys her work - truly a pet lover and my pets know it. Tiago meets her at the door and Dion does to if he is up - needs his beauty sleep! Nadine is a ‘keeper’ and will be invited back time and time again in my home to care for my special pets.”
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was 12 years old. Family, friends, and neighbors have all relied on me to care for their pets the way I’ve cared for my own. I will have all of the time in the world to take care of your pets. I will make the time to take them for walks, play with them, watch them, and bathe them whenever you need me to. I always allow for ample time outside and enrichment activities. I have experience with crate training if needed as well as potty training for puppies. I’ll make sure to keep your pets entertained through every season.
About: I have had dogs in the home for 18 years. I have seven small dogs of my own - so only consider our home if your dog does well with other dogs. My pack loves to play and run around the fenced yard. The dogs are family. They have free roam of the house all the time. They are allowed on the furniture and sleep in bed at night. Your dog will be treated the same way in my home. I am home on weekends, so I'll be able to be with your pet full-time. Your pet won't be left alone except for a possible short errand. I have a fully fenced yard. Pets are treated as family in this home. They are allowed on furniture, and can sleep in bed, unless you have another preference. Dogs must be dog friendly.
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1. Kinzley K.
“Kinzley we can’t thank you enough for your help with all our fur babies on our wedding day. I was able enjoy the day knowing they were in good hands. Will definitely reach out for future visits if needed. You’re the best!!”
2. Angie V.
“Angie loves animals. She is very good with all animals. Angie is a great and trustworthy person. She is very kind. I trust her with my own animals.”
3. LileAuna P.
“LileAuna is a family friend that has taken care of my parent's dogs multiple times. She is sweet and very caring of animals! She is responsible and will do other tasks such as watering plants.”
4. Miranda C.
“Miranda is very friendly, caring and thoughtful! Her in-home service for our cat(s) allowed us to take a worry-free vacation. We will definitely seek her services in the future!”
5. Shelley D.
“Shelley was great with my cats! Very flexible with scheduling and easy to work with! I would absolutely trust her with my cats again in a heartbeat”
6. Alivia K.
“Ive been using Alivias services for over a month now and will continue to do so. She does a fantastic job with my dogs. My dogs love her. She sends plenty of pictures of them.”
7. Lynne C.
“Lynne LOVES animals! Pepper, our beagle gets excited when we pull up to Lynne's, she knows she will be spoiled and loved! Lynne's fenced in yard awaits Pepper where she can run after that squirrel that teases her from the tree. Fresh water to drink, treats and snuggle time with Lynne awaits Pepper. I love that Lynne send us pictures as we travel to keep us up to date on the latest Pepper experiences.”
8. Erin M.
“Erin was absolutely awesome. Thanks for watching Sue!”
9. Isabel P.
“Isabel has watched my husky on multiple occasions and she has truly gone above and beyond for my pet. She pays attention to detail and cares for my pet as if she was hers. Isabel is easy to work with, and communicates any issues that arise. I highly recommend working with Isabel!”
10. Madison N.
“Reliable, trustworthy, and attentive to detail are a few things I would describe Maddie as a pet sitter! She has multiple years of experience with small pets and horses. I would trust my dogs, cats, horses, fish, really any species with her. She can administer medicine as well which is helpful with diabetic pets or pets that are tricky to pill. She can spot when animals are starting to get sick and knows when to act quickly in an emergency. Madison has loved all of my pet as her own and is such a sweet person.”
11. Amy L.
“Amy does a really good job not only does she care about the animal but she also cares about the environment and the home that she is taking care of. She is very good at sending pictures and letting me know about any concerns or anything that may be going on with my pet. She's very trustworthy does what she says she's going to do and make sure your dog is taken care of while you're gone. If for some reason something comes up and she is not able to be at the assigned time she comes early so the animal is taken care of very prompt very dependable and very organized. My dogs love to be around her and are very excited when she comes in our house which makes me realize how well the dogs are being taken care of I would highly recommend her for any type of pet sitting or walking anytime she's a super great gal.”
12. Brie C.
“I cannot recommend Brie enough! She was amazing to work with and made me feel so at ease going on vacation and leaving her with my furbabies!”
13. John & Karlee C.
“John is the best! I would trust him with my English Springer Spaniel any day. He loves and cares for her like she is his own, and listens attentively to all of her quirks. Not only will your pet have all of their needs met, but they will also get lots of play and exercise! My Springer loves to play with John and I know he'll be a great fit for your pet too.”
14. Nora H.
“This is the second time we’ve used Nora. We have three dogs, so it’s quite a bit of juggling! We totally appreciate all the help she has done with feeding, letting out, and pills. We will use her again!”
15. Marie C.
“We have a skittish kitty who needs insulin, and Marie won her over the first day. She gave out fur kids incredible care and will be our first choice on future trips!!!”
16. Jessica M.
“On time and great with our dog.”
17. Amanda J.
“Amanda was great! I don’t have much experience with Rover but she had knowledge of how everything works and was able to advise me when it was necessary. She was so great with my cats I felt really comfortable leaving them in her care. She also went the extra mile in making sure my space was clean and cared for. Thanks Amanda!!”
18. Nadine L.
“How did I get so lucky to find a pet caregiver like Nadine. My 10-lb. Chinese Crested Terrier mix is diabetic and needed someone who had the comfortable skill of giving him his daily shots. Not only is Tiago pleased with my choice of his caregiver, but Dion, my Persian cat is thinking “purr-fect” for me too. Nadine enjoys her work - truly a pet lover and my pets know it. Tiago meets her at the door and Dion does to if he is up - needs his beauty sleep! Nadine is a ‘keeper’ and will be invited back time and time again in my home to care for my special pets.”
19. Taylor J.
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was 12 years old. Family, friends, and neighbors have all relied on me to care for their pets the way I’ve cared for my own. I will have all of the time in the world to take care of your pets. I will make the time to take them for walks, play with them, watch them, and bathe them whenever you need me to. I always allow for ample time outside and enrichment activities. I have experience with crate training if needed as well as potty training for puppies. I’ll make sure to keep your pets entertained through every season.
20. Danielle W.
About: I have had dogs in the home for 18 years. I have seven small dogs of my own - so only consider our home if your dog does well with other dogs. My pack loves to play and run around the fenced yard. The dogs are family. They have free roam of the house all the time. They are allowed on the furniture and sleep in bed at night. Your dog will be treated the same way in my home. I am home on weekends, so I'll be able to be with your pet full-time. Your pet won't be left alone except for a possible short errand. I have a fully fenced yard. Pets are treated as family in this home. They are allowed on furniture, and can sleep in bed, unless you have another preference. Dogs must be dog friendly.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Shellsburg on Rover as of May 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of May 2025, there are 63 pet sitters in Shellsburg. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 79% of Shellsburg pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Shellsburg.
Rover makes it easy to find Shellsburg pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 63 pet sitters in Shellsburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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