Hi! I love hanging out with pets. I've worked for the past year as a professional dog walker and I've been around dogs and cats my entire life, from focused cattle dogs to sassy siamese cats. I have a grounded, calm, and consistent demeanor around pets and most pets tend to reflect that ease back to me. My current dog companion is a terrier mix that I met 15 years ago while volunteering at an animal shelter. As she has aged, it's been special to be with her at all her life stages, from an energetic puppy who pulled at the leash to a senior who now toddles behind me. The safety and care of your pet is my top priority. I only provide single-household walks. I'll only consider providing off-leash hikes with your clearly expressed permission and if I feel the location, timing, and my rapport with your dog will support it. I have experience with special needs pets and am able to give oral medications and eye ointments to both dogs and cats. When I'm not caring for animals, I'm also a teacher and artist. During the summer months, my schedule is flexible and during the school year I have availability in the afternoons.