I grew up with small and medium sized dogs since childhood. My wife and I have had pets (dogs and cats) our entire marriage of 25 years and consider them our family. I am a retired USAF Major and have spent 39 years as a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have on several occasions watched, fed and walked friends, neighbors and family pets. I am comfortable with most breeds and am capable of recognizing animals who are ill and in distress. I am interested in becoming a regular pet sitter as I have now retired from my health care position and I wish to stay active. I can offer any client who wishes my care for their pets, responsibility, reliability, safety and dependability. I communicate closely with people and will do the same with my clients who support me.