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Shayla R.

Morris Park, Bronx, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Availability

I currently work from home so I’ll be with your fur babies majority of the time. Timing is flexible for me, as long as I know in advance :)

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About Shayla R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have no pets at the moment so I’ll be boarding one family at a time to ensure a comfortable, stress free environment.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shayla R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know everything and anything about your pet! Always love to learn about animals but especially their little quirks. The more, the better. Making their experience more comfortable with less fear.

A typical day

I love stimulation exercises. Are they a foodie? Perfect! So many puzzle toys we can use to keep them occupied. Different routes on our day to day walks with lots of new smells. Social time with other pets (if allowed) but lots of play time!

Location

Bronx, NY

Shayla R.'s Neighborhood

Purrr lover, WFH

Cat care experience

I’ve always wanted a cat since I was young. I was the cat watcher growing up. Anytime someone needed a pet sitter, I had to be there! You should see how many cat pictures I have. I’m comfortable with young and senior cats.

Reviews

Daniel A.
Boarding • Jun 20, 2026
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She took excellent care of my two cats and was accomadating when I had to extend their stay due to longer than expected work on my apartment. I woud use her again.

Cristel E.
Apr 24, 2026

Shayla will always be my #1 pet caregiver. My pets are always excited to see her because of how well they get treated by Shayla. Shayla is always making sure my pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy. Any pet would be lucky to be in her care.

Isabel G.
Apr 20, 2026

Shayla is amazing with my pet children, I trust her completely every time I travel! She takes such great care of my 9 year old pitbull, Honda, and my 4 year old cat, Willow, and I can tell they’re always comfortable and happy with her. She’s super reliable, easy to communicate with, and genuinely loves animals. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great pet sitter!

Jade S.
Apr 20, 2026

I am so happy to write a testimonial for the best pet sitter I have ever had the pleasure of working with - Shayla. I am a very protective bunny mom and will only allow my buns to be watched by someone savvy. Shayla is incredibly knowledgeable, even for special needs buns. She sends tons of update photos, videos, and truly spoils them rotten! More recently, when my roommate adopted a cat, Shayla began watching the buns and a cat. It was so amazing to see how quickly the cat bonded to Shayla. Once again, there was no stress whatsoever for my roommate or I as we traveled, for we knew our babies were in the most caring hands. Shayla goes above and beyond to make sure our home is clean and tidy when we return. Shayla is worth every penny. She doesn’t just watch your pets, she forms deep relationships with them. They’ll be so excited to see their Auntie Shayla when she comes to visit. I cannot recommend Shayla enough and I reach out to her every time I may need pet sitting services.

About Shayla R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have no pets at the moment so I’ll be boarding one family at a time to ensure a comfortable, stress free environment.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Shayla R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know everything and anything about your pet! Always love to learn about animals but especially their little quirks. The more, the better. Making their experience more comfortable with less fear.

A typical day

I love stimulation exercises. Are they a foodie? Perfect! So many puzzle toys we can use to keep them occupied. Different routes on our day to day walks with lots of new smells. Social time with other pets (if allowed) but lots of play time!

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Shayla R.

Morris Park, Bronx, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews