Hi! I adore dogs and I’d love to take care of yours in your home. I grew up with a dog (a hound mix from the streets of Baltimore) and have had two dogs as an adult. Both of them were rescues and have since sadly passed on. One, Elvis, was a bluetick coonhound mix, and the other, Rufus, was a redboned coonhound mix. I have dog sitting/house sitting experience and can provide non-Rover references. Let’s meet and see how I can help you and your dog! I keep my Rover calendar updated, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via text message if you see a date that is marked unavailable as I may be able to accommodate special requests (even last minute) depending upon the circumstances and my availability. Rest assured that your house will be as you left it—if not better—and I will launder the linens I’ve used (if you have a washing machine.) Typically I clean the bathroom and kitchen, since I used those spaces in your absence. Your pets won’t have to adjust to my schedule, I can adapt to their routines, providing consistency with environment, care, and training so they will be comfortable while you are away. (And you can relax as well!) When I’m taking care of more than one dog, I will walk them together or separately, whichever they (& you) prefer. Sometimes dogs prefer the comfort of their friend, other times they like complete freedom to determine the pace and length of the walk. While I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like, I have a special affinity with seniors. I have a lot of patience and am happy to take them for slow walks, at their own pace, so they can sniff until their hearts’ content. I’m happy to handle pet clean-up, mail pickup, and put out the trash on the designated day/s. Communication will be consistently provided throughout your absence through texts, pictures, and videos. If you allow it, I love taking the dogs in my care to the park and to the beach. My car is equipped with a dog leash seat belt so no harm will come to your pet. (I’ve never had an accident.) Currently, I have no pets of my own so I am able to focus all of my energy on yours and providing the attention they deserve while you are away—so you can relax knowing they are well cared for in your home. PS: I also love cats and had one as a child. (We actually got a cat because I wanted one.) Now I have experience caring for both blind and deaf dogs. Both sits went well 😊 I took an in-person pet First Aid class and bring a pet First Aid kit with me when I have a sit. Check out sookieandivy on Instagram (no relationship to me, they’re just fun)