i grew up in a house where we always had a mini zoo, between the dog, cat, chinchilla, turtles, hamsters, rabbits, parrot, cockatoos, gerbils and guinea pigs, it was a full house. and we wouldn't have had it any other way! i have been dog sitting for as long as i can remember. i grew up with two great dane's and a boxer. i have dog sat for countless family members, friends and acquaintances from alaskan malamutes that think they're lap dogs to feisty chihuahuas and i'd venture to say just about every breed in between. dogs bring me joy and make this world a better place. i am energetic, compassionate and patient and i whole-heartedly love and treat all animals as if they were my own :)