Hi there! My name is Ashley and I have a wide range of experience working with all types of animals including cats, dogs, fish, birds and small animals. This also includes senior animals, who might need a special routine to keep them comfortable. As someone who has raised large, high drive/high activity dogs myself, I am also ideal for owners with strong pets and/or pets with behavioral issues or "quirks" that they need someone they can trust to manage safely! I have historically owned German Shepherd Dogs, Siberian Huskies, and cats myself, and have spent significant time around many other types of all sizes from the tiny to the giant. I am a rather knowledgeable and well informed pet owner (in my opinion!) and have a relatively good understanding of body language, boundaries and needs. I am happy to provide services for reactive, fearful, and anxious dogs as well. As for cats - I myself have several rescues cats and one Maine Coon, and my family in general are big cat people (my twin brother has seven!), so it is safe to say I have experienced all types of temperaments and needs. After fourteen long years, my own dog has sadly passed on, and so I am opening up my availability for house sitting. I do work entirely remotely, so for house sittings I can guarantee that I will be present for the majority of the stay, although I do ask that I am not completely confined and have the option to step out for lunch, etc. For house sits, I am happy to perform light cleaning with your permission and supplies, such as cleaning off counters, vacuuming, and/or mopping before you return, watering plants, picking up packages that arrive while you're away, etc. Please note - for cleaning, I typically only do this with express permission to ensure I am not overstepping. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.