Shelly
About Shelly
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. 20+ genuine reviews (3 websites) from happy owners who've invited me back multiple times & warmly welcomed back by the furries :) 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...
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. 20+ genuine reviews (3 websites) from happy owners who've invited me back multiple times & warmly welcomed back by the furries :) 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 pet-house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.
I'm a resourceful & independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, sweet friendly cats, rescue dogs, senior dogs on daily arthritis medication, fish, parrots, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake! I'm happy & positive, & I love rainbows & sunsets. I'm healthy, a homebody, active & enjoy walking 10+km weekly, in the cooler evenings at a park, river or beach.
In September I did a 1 week Sydney sit at a beautiful Meriton apartment at Mascot with a gregarious & adoring cat (booked at short notice). I enjoyed my September visit so much that I returned to Sydney for the long weekend at the start of October and I'm excited to return again soon. This is the reference:
Shelly was absolutely wonderful with Dorian. He was so well looked after in my absence, that he was beside himself when he'd realised she'd gone - back to boring ol' Dad. Both Dorian and the apartment were in good nick upon my return. I'd have Shelly back in a flash!
Why I want to house sit
Pet-house sitting is a beautiful life, I totally love it!
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!
My experience
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 the hot 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've done lots of sits, including:
*a beachfront resort tri-level condo with a rooftop spa, without pets, for 5 weeks.
*a 20 year old cat (2 times), with another booking soon.
*a 16 year old cat & pool (3 times).
*2 Persian cats.
*2 cats, a parrot, chookies & a fighter fish.
*a chihuahua, a cavalier, 2 cats & a pool (about 5 times).
*a border collie, a cat & a pool (3 times) - a resort type home.
*2 border collies.
*a border collie, a sharpei, chookies & alpacas with a pool on acreage.
*a chihuahua, 2 cats & a pool (3 times).
*a maltese (3 times).
*a cavalier & 2 cats.
*a chihuahua, a foxie & a cat.
*a poodle with a pool.
*a daschund & a springer spaniel.
*a lhsa apso X shitsu and fish with a pool.
*a 20 year old cat and an amazing aquarium (with another booking soon) - a resort type home.
*a labrador, chickens, aquarium, bonsai & a pool - a resort type home.
*a gregarious & adoring cat.
*2 sweet playful Ragdoll cats.
*2 black cats with a pool (with other bookings soon).
Reviews (5)
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Scott - Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
16 September - 21 September 2018
Shelly was absolutely wonderful with Dorian. He was so well looked after in my absence, that he was beside himself when he'd realised she'd gone - back to boring ol' Dad. Both Dorian and the apartment were in good nick upon my return. I'd have Shelly back in a flash!
Shelly was absolutely wonderful with Dorian. He was so well looked after in my absence, that he was beside himself when he'd realised she'd gone - back to boring ol' Dad. Both Dorian and the apartment were in good nick upon my return. I'd have Shelly back in a flash!
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Response from Shelly
:) Thank you Scott for the lovely review, I've feedback for you too. I look forward to seeing you & Dori again xo Ciao!
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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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About Shelly
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. 20+ genuine reviews (3 websites) from happy owners who've invited me back multiple times & warmly welcomed back by the furries :) 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 pet-house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.
I'm a resourceful & independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, sweet friendly cats, rescue dogs, senior dogs on daily arthritis medication, fish, parrots, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake! I'm happy & positive, & I love rainbows & sunsets. I'm healthy, a h......
Hi :) I love animals, forever in my life & part of the family. 20+ genuine reviews (3 websites) from happy owners who've invited me back multiple times & warmly welcomed back by the furries :) 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 pet-house sits at large luxury houses-resort style & modest houses too, in suburban, acreage & beach areas - with pools, spas, lawn & garden maintenance.
I'm a resourceful & independent lady, non-smoker, without kids, without pets, kind & friendly. I've done several sits with independent (!snobby!) cats, sweet friendly cats, rescue dogs, senior dogs on daily arthritis medication, fish, parrots, chookies, and...alpacas! Oh & an uninvited snake! I'm happy & positive, & I love rainbows & sunsets. I'm healthy, a homebody, active & enjoy walking 10+km weekly, in the cooler evenings at a park, river or beach.
In September I did a 1 week Sydney sit at a beautiful Meriton apartment at Mascot with a gregarious & adoring cat (booked at short notice). I enjoyed my September visit so much that I returned to Sydney for the long weekend at the start of October and I'm excited to return again soon. This is the reference:
Shelly was absolutely wonderful with Dorian. He was so well looked after in my absence, that he was beside himself when he'd realised she'd gone - back to boring ol' Dad. Both Dorian and the apartment were in good nick upon my return. I'd have Shelly back in a flash!
Why I want to house sit
Pet-house sitting is a beautiful life, I totally love it!
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!
My experience
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 the hot 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've done lots of sits, including:
*a beachfront resort tri-level condo with a rooftop spa, without pets, for 5 weeks.
*a 20 year old cat (2 times), with another booking soon.
*a 16 year old cat & pool (3 times).
*2 Persian cats.
*2 cats, a parrot, chookies & a fighter fish.
*a chihuahua, a cavalier, 2 cats & a pool (about 5 times).
*a border collie, a cat & a pool (3 times) - a resort type home.
*2 border collies.
*a border collie, a sharpei, chookies & alpacas with a pool on acreage.
*a chihuahua, 2 cats & a pool (3 times).
*a maltese (3 times).
*a cavalier & 2 cats.
*a chihuahua, a foxie & a cat.
*a poodle with a pool.
*a daschund & a springer spaniel.
*a lhsa apso X shitsu and fish with a pool.
*a 20 year old cat and an amazing aquarium (with another booking soon) - a resort type home.
*a labrador, chickens, aquarium, bonsai & a pool - a resort type home.
*a gregarious & adoring cat.
*2 sweet playful Ragdoll cats.
*2 black cats with a pool (with other bookings soon).
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House & pet sitting timeline
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
