I am a stay at home dog lover and my home is a dog friendly home with lots of hugs and massages that all dogs seem to love. You can be assured that your pet will be spoiled while visiting our home. I am grandma to 8 dogs, 3 cats, and 5 horses. My pom, Lil'One crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, Oct 2014 at age 12+ after making 100's of people smile as she was pink and we shared throughout Austin about Breast Cancer Awareness. She even made centerfold in our Austin Pet's Alive magazine, June 2014. Lil'One had Congenital Heart Failure and with this knowledge I have learned how to take care of hospice dogs until the end and I am willing to take care of dogs in all stages of their lives. About this sitter: I was raised out in the country and have had many wonderful pets over the years. Dogs, cats, rabbit's, gerbil's, rat, finch, lovebirds, cockatiel, cockatoo, and macaw. I am presently learning about horses. I have been practicing a holistic approach to healing our pets and use natural products with my pets. When necessary, I believe in going to the vet and following the doctor's directions. I am very responsible when it comes to taking care of pets and I am ready to serve South Austin as I live in 78744 zip-code. I have worked as a Pet demo-person for over 5 years at Pets Mart and I have talked with many pet parent's about the needs and care of a pet. I am very knowledgeable on pet food and most products. I take care of Shaggy a lab/pit mix with a skin condition on an on going basis with deep massage's and holistic medicine. He is responding very well and I expect a full recovery. Shaggy is an emotional support animal and therefore is a working dog. I understand the needs of a support animal in that they are usually trained to do their "job" and that I need to take that into consideration when I am around them. I play with, Azuri, an Aussie because she is so full of energy at age 3 and needs a playmate to stay out of trouble because she too is a working dog only in a different class. I would love to take care of your pet's and your home as I take my job very seriously. I am sure that you will be please 100% on the care I will give to your pet. I will even take a picture of your pet while you are away and text it to you each day if you wish. Why I love dog sitting, I have been a pet lover my entire life and have been involved with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, farm animals. I believe this knowledge and working at Pets Mart helps me to better understand the different breeds and their special needs. Pets I live with: LunaLoup, my Pom is my personal pet. Shaggy, About my yard Privacy back yard with wood fence. Small dog pool. Learning on how to train dogs and am very excited. My experience administering medication I prefer to give medication with Pill Pockets. When I come for the "Meet and Greet Time" is when I will have you show me your style of giving meds to your pet.