Hello! My name is Ellison (Ellie for short) and I’m an experienced pet-sitter/house-sitter. I have many years under my belt as a dog-sitter, though I’ve cared for many other kinds of pets over the years. I’ve been trusted to care for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities while their parents are away from home . I have experience with a variety of behavioral and medical issues, and am particularly sensitive to the animals’ emotional needs. I love establishing loyal repeat client relationships to build a better relationship with the animals, so your vacations can be fun for your pets back home too! I’m a relaxed and comforting caretaker; love to take extra time for play and explorative walks; and I just so happen to be an expert cuddler! Housesitting: I focus my services on overnight stays in my clients’ homes (usually for a weekend or longer), particularly those who travel regularly, and I cherish the long-term bonds I’ve been able to build this way, with pets and their parents alike. It’s important to maintain a sense of normalcy for pets who are being sat in their own environment, so I do my best to stick to your routine, follow instructions carefully, and make sure that the pets are getting the personal time they need to feel comfortable without you home. I tend to be a homebody when I’m sitting pets, so my clients always get plenty of extra quality time cuddling on the couch on my watch. For extended stays, I like to keep homes tidy and always change the beddings before I leave, take out trash, collect the mail, or whatever else you might need! Happy to be helpful while I’m in your home. I keep my phone on me at all times, so you can always text or call with last-minute requests or just to check in. 🐶🐱 Drop-in Visits: Typical visits are either 30 minutes or 1 hour, but I also offer extended drop-ins (1hr+); this is a good option for pups visiting from out of town who need a friend to hang out with them at their hotel/Airbnb for a few hours. No matter how long I stay, your dog will get the same level of special attention and scratches! Dog Walking: I respect every pup’s routine and limitations, keep a distance from other animals and their folks, and maintain a good pace in our walks or jogs, always allowing for plenty of potty breaks and sniffing fascinating things. (( As I focus on extended visits, I offer walk-only visits only to those who live anywhere in the immediate vicinity of Forsyth Park, within walking distance of my own home; these types of visits tend to be rarer arrangements for me, due to my other full-time professional obligations, but I’m open to discussing making some special arrangements with neighbors in the area. Sometimes serendipity smiles! 🐾😉 ))