Growing up my family had many animals we cared for, including cats, dogs, chickens, horses, and a guinea pig, so I am familiar with caring for all kinds! In my early 20’s I had a high energy, incredibly intelligent, and loyal Staffordshire Terrier of my own for 6 years before he went to live with a close family friend who had more resources for his care. I house trained him when he was a puppy and taught him a number of tricks. I also leash trained and crate trained him because I was living in an apartment at the time of his owning. I currently care for two cats, a black cat named Lipi, and a tabby cat named Lily. They are both 4 years old and have big personalities of their own. I am also a stay at home mom of my 11 month old daughter, which is my newest care-taking experience as of now! I regularly pet sit for my sister by driving to her house to check in on her two cats and her small long hair dachshund. I also pet sit for my mom who has a middle aged golden retriever. I have cared for deaf dogs, dogs who needed regularly administered medications, senior dogs who had special care needs, and young puppies. I have cared for friendly cats and I have cared for not-so-friendly cats. I am comfortable with a variety of situations.