Nice to meet you! My name is Amy. I'm looking for pet sitting positions in Northern Virginia and the Metro area. I have lifelong experience with all types of animals, starting in elementary school, raising mice, caring for an iguana and finches, hamsters, and having two dogs and a cat in our family. We also occasionally fostered wild animal babies from a local nature center. I can alter my schedule to meet your needs. If you need daily drop ins and walks, I prefer to work near my home in Reston, but will work in other areas in some situations. If you need overnights and/or extended stays, then anywhere in the Metro area is good. Description of Skills: I have experience with cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, snakes, insects, wild animals, and am comfortable with all animals. I've administered medication and subcutaneous fluids. I have owned many dogs, cats, mice, hamsters, birds, reptiles (anoles, an iguana, many kinds of snakes, bearded dragons, turtles,) unusual/exotic and not so exotic insects, and have cared for some wild animals that were orphaned, eg a blue jay, baby cottontails, a baby woodchuck, some squirrels, and a Virginia opossum! I have cared professionally for a wide range of dog types, from breeds to mixes, animals with special needs, such as bladder expression, and dogs with so much pain that they were highly fearful, working patiently to gain their trust. I've cared for a multitude of cats, some with diabetes or other issues. I've petsat with birds, squirrels, lots of Pitties, and love them all! Further, I am willing to travel. When it comes to prior qualifications, I have years of experience. I can also give you contact information of my current clients, so you can speak to them, and hear their opinions of my care of their pets and homes.