Why I love dog sitting I have been a nature baby and animal lover since I was a very young child. When I was eleven years old I began working with wildlife rehabilitators and have continued rescuing, raising and releasing wildlife to this day. (I am currently an active volunteer at back to Nature Wildlife Refuge) Two years ago I had an emergency phone call come in about an abused pit bull. When she arrived to my house it was apparent that I had to heal her myself, any shelter would have had her put down immediately or veterinarian bills would have been in the thousands due to the terrible condition she was in. I named my new little patient Zazu and she spent the following six months in recovery. By the time she was ready to be re-homed, There was no question as to who would be the best fit parent. Zazu found her forever home with my family and I, and we have been inseparable ever since. During that time I was the nanny for families in my community for eight years and only had one family that I would pet sit for. I made the decision to notify my clients that instead of children, I would be interested in watching their animals for them any time they left town. The response was great, so in January of 2014 I began my own business, Walk Sit Stay by Alex LLC. Working with so many dogs these past few years has led me to live the happiest and healthiest life I could dream of. I know I have found the beginning to the path of a life long career.