Ever since I was little, I’ve loved caring for animals! For throughout much of my childhood and adolescence, I helped foster homeless dogs and cats for a local ASPCA chapter where I grew up in eastern Kentucky. I definitely have a passion for rescue animals because even to this day I take in stray dogs or cats when the opportunity arises and try to find better placement situations for them. As far as professional animal care experience goes, I worked for PetSmart in the grooming salon as a dog bather before going to college here in St. Louis. While in school, I have worked for local dog walking businesses and have pet sat for both neighbors and friends many times. I currently volunteer at a local animal shelter to walk and provide enrichment for the dogs there as well! I also have two rescue pups of my own, Scooter and Honey! They are my absolute world and caring for them on a daily basis brings me so much joy. Because of my love for hiking, trail running, and backpacking, you can find me hitting up local trails or parks with both of my dogs frequently. With my experience in pet care, I will gladly bathe, brush, or clip/grind your dogs nails. I am also not afraid to clean up any messes, administrator medications or injections, or help out with any other unique situation. With my dog Scooter being older, I understand how some dogs may need extra care and attention. Also, my dog Honey is reactive, so I understand how important it is to read a dog’s body language and be able to handle their different temperaments/behavioral issues at certain times when on walks or during interactions with them. I look forward to meeting your pup(s)!