Shannon

I am a high school English teacher and passionate animal-loving Vegan. I have loved animals my whole life, and started petsitting because I was renting an apartment in a pet-free building and I needed my furry cuddle fix. Now, I continue to petsit because I love hanging out with all my furry pals in my neighbourhood.

I do not have a car and must plan my visits around my full time teaching schedule, so please understand if I need to decline a booking due to distance. You can help me answer you quickly by sharing your cross streets or postal code with me in your enquiry message.

I grew up with pets from a very young age, and not just cats and dogs! I have been a proud mom to hamsters, guinea pigs and rats, as well as an auntie to a few lizards. In my teens, I earned my horseback riding lessons by working as a stablehand, including grooming, training, and mucking our stalls; so you can rest assured that your pets’ bathroom messes won’t phase me. As a lifelong lover of all animals, I can promise you affectionate, doting care for your little family members while you are out of town. I would be especially excited to care for your hedgehogs, rabbits and pigs- all animals I adore but have never had as part of my family. I am also very comfortable with the idea of caring for less conventional animal friends, such as birds and reptiles. I don’t have as much personal experience with this, but I love all kinds of animals and I follow instructions well. However, please note that due to my vegan beliefs I am not comfortable feeding live animals to your exotic pets.

You can be confident in your pet’s care as I have been petsitting with Pawshake for over 3 years with an excellent track record and many repeat bookings. I will come to your home and ensure your pets have everything they need to be safe and comfortable, plus ample play and cuddle time.

• A typical visit is 30 minutes and includes feeding, litter clearning, and play

unless I can tell your pet would prefer to be left alone.

I’m very comfortable giving prescribed medications to pets - I have lots of experience with this with my own fur babies and Pawshake pets.

You can be certain that I will leave your home safe and tidy, and that I will respect your privacy. I’m happy to work with all kinds of families and individuals - I just want to love your pets!