Animals have been a beloved presence in my family life since I was born. My passion is caring for and building positive relationships with pets. I worked for a local dog walking and pet sitting business in Alexandria, Virginia from 2017 until 2020 as my primary employment, mostly doing midday dog walks and pet sitting in the animals' own homes. I also served as an on-call/ emergency manager for the pet sitting company, providing guidance and assistance to other caregivers on the job, and meeting with new clients and their pets to set up services. I started working through Rover in 2021, providing dog walking and pet sitting on O'ahu. My sister and I started our own pet sitting business when we were 10 and 12 years old, caring for neighbors pets and plants while they were away. My own pets have included birds, rabbits, dogs, cats, fish, and hamsters. I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and a chinchilla. I've worked with the smallest puppies on their potty training and other training, and I've also provided excellent care (including medications) for senior dogs and cats. I've also cared for blind dogs, deaf dogs, dogs with mobility issues, dogs with EPI, energetic dogs, dogs who need treats every few steps to keep walking, dogs who ride in strollers part of the walk, injured dogs who need a sling to help stand up and potty, dogs who don't get along with their furry siblings, and many more. In 2016, my husband and I adopted a beautiful basset hound / sharpei mix dog named Dora, and she is our joy. Caring for your pet is my #1 professional passion and is my only employment at this time. I'm available almost any time to suit your schedule. I can come to your home to provide care in your pet's most comfortable home environment. I can offer long or short walks around the neighborhood, other adventures as requested, playtime in your yard, and social time and cuddles. Each pet is different in their needs and I will cater to you and your pet's preferences. I'm physically active to be able to keep up with and tire out the most energetic pets. I also understand that some pets have more social and companionship needs. I've always received positive reviews from my clients and look forward to earning your trust with excellent service. I treat all pets and homes as if they were my own, with the utmost respect and conscientious care.