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Doggies: Every dog I have met seems to take an immediate liking to me, and the feeling is mutual! I fell in love with dogs when I was very young. My first “doggy crush” was a Border Collie named Pepper that would accompany the groups at Buckley Homestead. Since then, I have owned three Westies, helped raise an Australian Cattle Dog / Border Collie puppy, provided petsitting for family friends, and cared for numerous animals as a professional pet care provider. I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds of dogs. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Kitties: I also have a special connection with cats and have been referred to as the Cat Whisperer and "human catnip." I respect their boundaries and let them determine the relationship, which is probably why they like me so much Haha! I absolutely adore cats and someday I'll adopt my own, but right now I own gerbils & guinea pigs and I don't think they'd like having a cat around ;) 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Shy Fur Babies: I'm very good with shy animals. They warm up to me and come to trust me, usually very quickly too, which makes me so incredibly happy! :) 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Exotic Pets: I'm comfortable with all kinds of animals: Dogs, cats, birds, rodents, fish, reptiles, and so forth. ***NOTE: I love all animals, but I have limited experience with exotic pets. Please tell me all about their needs, habits, routines, etc, so I can provide the best quality care for all your beloved pets!*** 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Medication: Please let me know if your pet(s) take any medications, in what form, and how well they take them. If your pet(s) take medication (via pill, liquid, or topical) with minimal issues, I can do that. Unfortunately, I am unable to administer injection medication, and I am uncomfortable forcing meds down a pet's throat. In that case, I highly recommend hiring a vet student or petsitter with med administration experience :) 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Schedule: *Please note the busiest timeframes are 7-9am, 10-2, and 5-8pm. I schedule on a first come, first serve basis (I also try to accommodate my regular long-standing clients, when possible:) *It is difficult for me to guarantee exact visit times, so I'll do my best to visit within a two-hour window (for example, 7-9am) *I start visits no earlier than 7am and try to be done for the day by 8pm. *I have limited availability on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. *For vacation care (where I visit 2-3x/day), visits will occasionally be slightly shorter or slightly longer (e.g., 20 or 40 minutes) but it usually averages out. I focus primarily on providing what your pet(s) need. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Considerations: *In the event of snowstorms, heat waves, wind chill, or otherwise questionable weather, I will cut short our time spent outside. *I have experienced "life happens" situations that have interrupted my work (e.g., ankle sprains, food poisoning, low back spasms, vehicle stuck in snow, etc). In the event I cannot visit your pet(s), I will always do my best to communicate. *Please have a back-up in mind in the event I am unable to visit your pets (e.g., trusted neighbor/friend/family in town that can access your home & care for your pets). *It is also recommended to have a back-up entry option (e.g., a hidden key in case the garage door fails to open). *Per chiropractor's instructions, I'm no longer walking dogs who pull a lot. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Rates: Please note I only occasionally raise my rates, and usually only by a couple dollars at a time. I try my best to provide competitive affordable prices while also factoring in my travel time, business expenses, self-employment taxes, Rover fees, etc. This allows me to focus on providing the best pet care I can rather than burning out & over-scheduling myself. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 Overnight petsitting: Unfortunately, I am no longer able to provide overnights due to chronic pain & sleep issues. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 I receive the COVID-19 & flu vaccines every season