I bring over 10 years of hands-on animal care experience, working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, Cats, birds and reptiles. My background includes serving as an Animal Control Sergeant for a local government shelter for five years. In this role, I was responsible for the daily care and handling of shelter animals, including walking, feeding, and monitoring their health. I also conducted investigations into animal welfare cases and responded to “manner of keeping” concerns, which gave me extensive experience reading animal behavior and ensuring safe, appropriate handling in a wide range of situations. In addition, I worked as an in-home foster for service dog organizations, raising and training puppies for approximately 14 months at a time. This experience required consistency, patience, and attention to detail, including early stage training, socialization, and preparing dogs for advanced service work. Outside of my professional roles, I have been dog sitting and providing pet care services for over a decade. I am experienced in managing multiple dogs at once, including those with special diets, medications, and unique care needs. I also have a strong working knowledge of animal health and have collaborated closely with veterinarians. I am trained to recognize signs of medical distress and can respond appropriately in emergency situations to ensure pets receive prompt care. As a dog owner myself, I currently care for five rescue dogs ranging from 8 to 80 pounds, giving me daily, hands-on experience with a variety of breeds, energy levels, and personalities. I am confident handling animals of all sizes and temperaments and pride myself on providing safe, reliable, and attentive care.