** Fully vaccinated ** I have experience caring for pets with special needs, puppies and kittens, seniors, and anxious dogs. I am familiar and comfortable with preparing and administering medications in liquid, pill, or subcutaneous injection form, as well as puppy and kitten formula. I also have experience with managing diabetes in dogs and cats, administering blood glucose tests via an ear prick, calculating insulin dosage, and administering insulin. Should an accident occur, you can rest assured that your pet will get the help that they need quickly because I am trained in pet first aid. I can also do some training with your dog or cat (yes, cat!), trim cat and dog claws, bathe and brush your pets. I am currently a university student and first aid/CPR instructor. This leaves me with a lot of flexibility during the week (and even more on the weekend!) for pet care. I manage my studies proactively, so I can adjust my at-home study schedule to accommodate more work as needed. Safety is always my top priority. **Covid: I am fully vaccinated and boosted (proof available), and I always: (1) wear an ASTM level 3 medical mask when I am on your property and (2) wash or disinfect my hands before entering your house or touching your pet. I am also willing to comply with any additional safety measures at your request.** When I enter a home, I always open the door slowly to prevent a dog from darting out and I use a calm, non-threatening tone of voice and body language to greet them in order to help them feel safe with me. I keep my bag zipped closed and in a closet or behind a closed door at all times so that they can't get into anything potentially harmful, and (especially with cats and big dogs) I never leave anything on the counter for any length of time. When it comes to walks, I am not a fan of taking risks. Before I go anywhere with a dog, I make sure that I can control them and keep them safe in the space where I plan to go. If anything about the dog's behaviour or the environment becomes potentially dangerous, I simply remove them from the situation and go somewhere safer and calmer.