Over 30 years' experience as a cat and dog companion and counting, it is my honor to help you ensure your pet is well-cared for. Feeding, walking, playing, bathing, and grooming are all familiar activities--I currently serve three indoor cats. Purr is my second language. Over the years I’ve raised and fostered felines and a few dogs of all ages. I am also fluent in Woof...My best example of dog savvy is being one of two humans who could, without help or letting anyone loose, enter the yard of seven large rescued dogs. I grew up with a feral golden retriever mix and then a miniature Schnauzer before befriending a senior Afghan in my late 20s. She loved to hide entire loaves of bread. Please note "Walks" (or whenever leashes are required or 'visits' without a fenced yard) will be shorter if feeding and playing are also requested or if your dog is not leash-trained. Wet paws are always wiped on reentry & tick checks are routine. :) Rates include pet care AND mileage both ways within my posted radius, AND fees Rover subtracts (20%!), AND my insurance (Rover insures only your pet, not me), in addition to contractor taxes, and related supplies (waste bags, comb for burrs, tweezers for tick removal, approved treats, spare lead, and fresh paw towels, headlamp for unlit, rural areas, et al).