Shelly
About Shelly
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. Experienced house/pet sitter with genuine (contactable) references from many owners who've invited me back for repeat sits. Happy to do a trial at your place to establish our routine & preferences so we’re all safe & enjoy the sit with mutual respect. Having your pet in my life makes...
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. Experienced house/pet sitter with genuine (contactable) references from many owners who've invited me back for repeat sits. Happy to do a trial at your place to establish our routine & preferences so we’re all safe & enjoy the sit with mutual respect. Having your pet in my life makes my heart sing! I’ve done house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.About me: independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, a sweet friendly cat, rescue dogs, a senior dog on daily arthritis medication, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake.I’m house proud & respectful of others, responsible, sensible, safe, clean & quiet. I'm happy & positive, & I love rainbows & sunsets - especially when glamping at stunning Rainbow Beach. I'm healthy, a homebody, active & enjoy walking 10+km weekly, in the cooler evenings at a park, river or beach. I will care for your home & animals as if they're my own:•Tidy up after myself in your house - we don’t want uninvited guests-pests! Bins out/in, collect mail, start your car, nice to your neighbours.•Water & prune gardens, palms, lawns, vegies-herbs & pot plants (shade to avoid burning of leaves in our hot Qld summer), composting, re-potting & fertilising.•Cuddles, walks, feeding & clean water daily, playing, brush-wash-dry; & tidy pet’s business, kennel, bedding, crate. Your dogs & I won't be exercising in the sun during the intense heat of the day - we’ll be relaxing in the shade without sunburn :) I’ll be extra gentle with your older pets. I’ve had a few old dogs with health problems & medication/shots, including arthritis & other problems - they only need a shorter relaxed walk.•Keep your cat inside overnight to avoid fights-injuries. Put the chooks in the coop overnight to avoid the foxes, clear the eggs.•Familiar with using a variety of security systems, household appliances & pool maintenance.I look forward to talking with you, enjoy your day :) Kind regards, Shelly.
Why I want to house sit
I dearly miss my own much loved fur-kids: a tiny fluffy chihuahua & a very active-rowdy red cattle dog (who remain at my own property). Yes, quite the combination, a yappy little lap dog & a big beast working dog - they're best mates & the tiny chi is The Boss!Caring for your suburban house-gardens is easy, compared to my own small acreage semi-country style property = never-ending work! I own 2 properties (which I don’t live in), I’ve been a renter, shared houses & air bnb too - with a mix of babies, kids, dogs, cats, chooks, birds & horses.My own beautiful acreage property has diverse gardens with natives, vegies, herbs & fruits - it's satisfying to be able to eat & share produce with others. It's challenging too, patience required, as sneaky possums, ducks & birds feast from the garden. There's an abundance of wildlife, including kangaroos, deadly snakes, frogs & birds including owls & parrots.On an acreage sit I dealt with a snake which was sleeping between the tracks of 2 doors (right where the dogs eat & sleep)! I had been doing the morning chores (feeding the dogs & doing the pool chlorine) & I had stepped over it several times without realising it's presence. When I was ready to leave the house, the doors wouldn't close, at which point I realised why! I freaked out, calmed down, & offered a broom handle to the snake & thankfully it wrapped on & I walked it to a tree - bye bye (for now) snake. Fortunately it was a harmless python & not the usual deadly brown or red bellied black! Photo proof available for that little adventure :D disclaimer: the pic is NOT a selfie, I didn't dare!
My experience
Many owners have invited me back for a repeat sit.Please review my beautiful references/endorsements on this website, with more references available on request - all referees are contactable. Reference from G&C, owners of a beach house:***We did not have any pets but I know from Shelly's genuinely thoughtful attitude she would look after anyones home and animals in the same careful and positive manner she looked after our's. We were so happy to find the place spotless when we returned and get an update of how things had gone while we were away (including through the cyclone!) She really is the most ideal person to leave your precious things in the care of while you are away. I was so happy with the experience and would use her help again in a flash. Thanks Shelly. Reference from an acreage sit for B&I, owners of 2 dogs (incl 2 senior on daily arthritis medication), chookies & alpacas:***Shelly looked after our property and animals for three weeks whilst we were in Europe. She kept in touch updating us with information on our Dogs and enjoyed feeding our Alpacas and Chickens. Being on acreage she faced some difficulties but overcame them without fuss. We returned to a clean and tidy home and happy pets.We were also happy to allow Shelly to stay on in our granny flat for a short while, after we returned, until she could find another house sit.We would recommend her to anyone seeking her services. Reference from D, owner of a sweet friendly cat:***in my absence Shelley looked after my house and cat with great care. It was as pleasure coming home and finding everything well looked after and a happy and healthy cat. Despite the very hot weather we had over the last few weeks all the plants in pots and garden survived. The lawns never looked better. Without hesitation would I ask Shelley for another house sit should I need it and recommend her to anybody. Reference from L, owner of 2 small dogs & 1 cat:***Shelly was like a breath of fresh air coming into my home. Her happy demeanour and genuine enjoyment of her house sitting adventures and love of animals quickly made me feel at ease. She listened attentively to all my pets needs and kept me up to date of their progress while I was away. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelly to anyone wishing for a professional, caring house/pet sitter.
Reviews (4)
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Carmel - Cleveland, Queensland, Australia
10 August - 13 August 2018
Had the pleasure of having Shelly look after our beautiful Molly , our Marine tank and birds.Shelly was very professional and caring and kept us up to date with photos. I would not hesitate at all in recommending Shelly to anyone. Carmel
Had the pleasure of having Shelly look after our beautiful Molly , our Marine tank and birds.Shelly was very professional and caring and kept us up to date with photos. I would not hesitate at all in recommending Shelly to anyone. Carmel
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Bronwyn & Adrian - Yaroomba, Queensland, Australia
03 March - 07 March 2018
Whilst Shelly was only sitting our Burmese cat for a short period she was very friendly and bonded with Sienna after a couple of days.
We had a maintenance problem with a bathroom window during her stay, and she handled that problem with calm and moved the litter station to a safer place.
As ...Whilst Shelly was only sitting our Burmese cat for a short period she was very friendly and bonded with Sienna after a couple of days.
We had a maintenance problem with a bathroom window during her stay, and she handled that problem with calm and moved the litter station to a safer place.
As Burmese are similar to dogs in a need for attention, we probably should consider a retired person, or couple, to live-in during our absences who would be at home to spend more time with her.- Organised
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Alethea - Peregian Springs, Queensland, Australia
10 November - 23 November 2017
Shelly looked after my little poodle Natalia last month. I am very happy with how she took the time to debrief me . She is a very nice person and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anybody.
Shelly looked after my little poodle Natalia last month. I am very happy with how she took the time to debrief me . She is a very nice person and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anybody.
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Response from Shelly
Hi Alethea :) Thank you for your review. Your sweet and loving little poodle Natalia was delightful company, she's very playful and funny too. Thank you for making me feel welcome in your beautiful home with a tropical garden and pool. Your instructions were easy to follow. It was a pleasure helping you & I look forward to helping you again in the future xo
About Shelly
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. Experienced house/pet sitter with genuine (contactable) references from many owners who've invited me back for repeat sits. Happy to do a trial at your place to establish our routine & preferences so we’re all safe & enjoy the sit with mutual respect. Having your pet in my life makes my heart sing! I’ve done house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.About me: independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, a sweet friendly cat, rescue dogs, a senior dog on daily arthritis medication, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake.I’m house proud & respectful of others, responsible, sensible, safe, clean & quiet. I'm happy & positiv......
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. Experienced house/pet sitter with genuine (contactable) references from many owners who've invited me back for repeat sits. Happy to do a trial at your place to establish our routine & preferences so we’re all safe & enjoy the sit with mutual respect. Having your pet in my life makes my heart sing! I’ve done house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.About me: independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, a sweet friendly cat, rescue dogs, a senior dog on daily arthritis medication, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake.I’m house proud & respectful of others, responsible, sensible, safe, clean & quiet. I'm happy & positive, & I love rainbows & sunsets - especially when glamping at stunning Rainbow Beach. I'm healthy, a homebody, active & enjoy walking 10+km weekly, in the cooler evenings at a park, river or beach. I will care for your home & animals as if they're my own:•Tidy up after myself in your house - we don’t want uninvited guests-pests! Bins out/in, collect mail, start your car, nice to your neighbours.•Water & prune gardens, palms, lawns, vegies-herbs & pot plants (shade to avoid burning of leaves in our hot Qld summer), composting, re-potting & fertilising.•Cuddles, walks, feeding & clean water daily, playing, brush-wash-dry; & tidy pet’s business, kennel, bedding, crate. Your dogs & I won't be exercising in the sun during the intense heat of the day - we’ll be relaxing in the shade without sunburn :) I’ll be extra gentle with your older pets. I’ve had a few old dogs with health problems & medication/shots, including arthritis & other problems - they only need a shorter relaxed walk.•Keep your cat inside overnight to avoid fights-injuries. Put the chooks in the coop overnight to avoid the foxes, clear the eggs.•Familiar with using a variety of security systems, household appliances & pool maintenance.I look forward to talking with you, enjoy your day :) Kind regards, Shelly.
Why I want to house sit
I dearly miss my own much loved fur-kids: a tiny fluffy chihuahua & a very active-rowdy red cattle dog (who remain at my own property). Yes, quite the combination, a yappy little lap dog & a big beast working dog - they're best mates & the tiny chi is The Boss!Caring for your suburban house-gardens is easy, compared to my own small acreage semi-country style property = never-ending work! I own 2 properties (which I don’t live in), I’ve been a renter, shared houses & air bnb too - with a mix of babies, kids, dogs, cats, chooks, birds & horses.My own beautiful acreage property has diverse gardens with natives, vegies, herbs & fruits - it's satisfying to be able to eat & share produce with others. It's challenging too, patience required, as sneaky possums, ducks & birds feast from the garden. There's an abundance of wildlife, including kangaroos, deadly snakes, frogs & birds including owls & parrots.On an acreage sit I dealt with a snake which was sleeping between the tracks of 2 doors (right where the dogs eat & sleep)! I had been doing the morning chores (feeding the dogs & doing the pool chlorine) & I had stepped over it several times without realising it's presence. When I was ready to leave the house, the doors wouldn't close, at which point I realised why! I freaked out, calmed down, & offered a broom handle to the snake & thankfully it wrapped on & I walked it to a tree - bye bye (for now) snake. Fortunately it was a harmless python & not the usual deadly brown or red bellied black! Photo proof available for that little adventure :D disclaimer: the pic is NOT a selfie, I didn't dare!
My experience
Many owners have invited me back for a repeat sit.Please review my beautiful references/endorsements on this website, with more references available on request - all referees are contactable. Reference from G&C, owners of a beach house:***We did not have any pets but I know from Shelly's genuinely thoughtful attitude she would look after anyones home and animals in the same careful and positive manner she looked after our's. We were so happy to find the place spotless when we returned and get an update of how things had gone while we were away (including through the cyclone!) She really is the most ideal person to leave your precious things in the care of while you are away. I was so happy with the experience and would use her help again in a flash. Thanks Shelly. Reference from an acreage sit for B&I, owners of 2 dogs (incl 2 senior on daily arthritis medication), chookies & alpacas:***Shelly looked after our property and animals for three weeks whilst we were in Europe. She kept in touch updating us with information on our Dogs and enjoyed feeding our Alpacas and Chickens. Being on acreage she faced some difficulties but overcame them without fuss. We returned to a clean and tidy home and happy pets.We were also happy to allow Shelly to stay on in our granny flat for a short while, after we returned, until she could find another house sit.We would recommend her to anyone seeking her services. Reference from D, owner of a sweet friendly cat:***in my absence Shelley looked after my house and cat with great care. It was as pleasure coming home and finding everything well looked after and a happy and healthy cat. Despite the very hot weather we had over the last few weeks all the plants in pots and garden survived. The lawns never looked better. Without hesitation would I ask Shelley for another house sit should I need it and recommend her to anybody. Reference from L, owner of 2 small dogs & 1 cat:***Shelly was like a breath of fresh air coming into my home. Her happy demeanour and genuine enjoyment of her house sitting adventures and love of animals quickly made me feel at ease. She listened attentively to all my pets needs and kept me up to date of their progress while I was away. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelly to anyone wishing for a professional, caring house/pet sitter.
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Shelly has done 6 house sits since 2016
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MascotAustraliaSep 2018 -
ClevelandAustraliaAug 2018 -
YaroombaAustraliaMar 2018 -
Peregian SpringsAustraliaNov 2017 -
BuderimAustraliaAug - Oct 2017 -
Coolum BeachAustraliaMay - Jun 2017
