I grew up with cats, dogs, hamsters and even a gecko (until my mom made me give him away). Nothing makes me happier than taking a dog for a walk, tossing a tennis ball on a sunny day in San Francisco, or lounging with my cat. A big reason I joined Rover is to have fun hanging out with your pet, but my top priority will always be their care and making sure all their needs are met. Growing up my entire life around pets was one of the things I’m absolutely most grateful for in life. I had a cat named Treats and a Puggle named Frankie throughout my upbringing—both were perfect to me. I’m the type to stop and pet a dog on the street or happily volunteer to watch a friend’s pets. Most recently, I cared for a friend’s wonderful pink-nosed Pitbull, and I’m confident handling both small and large dogs. I currently own a cat and also look after my roommate’s cat while they travel. Beyond feeding and cleaning the litter daily, my cat Noodles is full of energy, so I’m always playing with him around the house to tire him out. I actually rescued Noodles as a kitten off the street while I was living in China, and he’s been with me ever since!