Thank you for visiting my sitter profile! I'm a 33 year old graphic designer born and raised in Pasadena, California. I was fortunate to grow up in a household where family members more often than not came in animal form; the innate compassion I had for animals quickly developed into a deep love and respect. Their companionship means just as much to me as my companionship means to them (probably even more). I’m a pet sitter because spending time with animals - making sure they are well cared for and feel loved, winning their affection, learning their personalities, building a bond, confronting the challenges they present - is genuinely rewarding for me. Not to mention the incredible pet owners I get to meet whose love for their pets warms my heart! Experience: I started pet sitting at 13 and have worked both independently and for pet sitting companies over the years in LA, Santa Cruz, Portland and even Australia. In addition to being well-versed in general pet care, I’ve spent quite a bit of time participating in service learning programs at animal hospitals and rescues. I'm comfortable administering medications orally as well as with a syringe (intravenously and subcutaneously). I’m also comfortable working with timid and special needs animals. My work is freelance, so I'm able to work from anywhere as long as I have my laptop. My hours are very flexible as well. This allows me to spend lots of quality time with your furry friends and adapt to their routines. Your pets will be my number one priority while they're under my care. I will go above and beyond to make sure they are safe and happy.