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Please note: I cannot take last minute new clients at the moment; for new clients, please contact me in advance. I was a registered veterinary technician and have been pet sitting for over 25 years. I have an Associate degree in Vet Tech and a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. I have worked with both wild and domestic animals for as long as I can remember. My certifications include first aid, CPR, administering medication, and proper care and handling techniques for all animals. Right now, my husband, kids, and I have a dog named Dobby, and two cats, Nala and Simba. My life is dedicated to not only caring for, but understanding all living creatures. I am well versed in animal behavior and medical needs, so your pet will be in very capable, loving hands. I have experience dealing with the entire spectrum of breeds, ages, and special needs––able to administer medications by mouth or injection. I am a loving and caring person who adores animals. I've made it my goal in life to help our furry/feathered/scaled animals. I have experience with dogs (all sizes), cats, birds, turtles, marine mammals and others. We do not have the capacity to foster but we also tend to adopt any fosters that cross our path. Saving animals is part of my family motto. I have worked in kennels and veterinary offices as a Registered Veterinary Technician. I've worked with dogs from all walks of life. I've spent most of my years with huskies. They're incredibly active dogs. I am available most weekends unless otherwise specified in my calendar. I require a meet and greet before the visits. I cannot take last minute clients due to family needs. Providing excellent customer service is incredibly important for both the pet and the owner. I always set up a meet and greet before the visits to ensure that the owner and the pet are comfortable with me. I find it crucial for owners to know their pet caretakers. During the visits, I take multiple photos of the pets, provide playtime and walks, feed and refill water bowls as needed, and inform the owner of everything the pet does during the visit. If pets are in need of daily medication or extra care due to medical issues, I make sure to provide this as well. I keep the pet areas clean and put away leashes and harnesses where they belong. Spending time with the pet while the owner is not home is important for pet socialization and for the pet to get to know me. The first time I met a dog was when I was born. My family had an Australian Shepherd named Lady and she was the first to greet me coming home from the hospital as a newborn. She passed away at the age of 17, I was 4 years old. We immediately adopted a Husky/Wolf mix. I grew up with a fond love for animals, so I always felt confident around animals. I was the child that offered pet sitting services to neighbors (at no charge) just so I could spend time with the neighborhood pets. From experience, I learned all about dogs, cats, and birds, and how to handle them at a young age. This then grew into a degree. I am an RVT. I have extensive schooling in animal medical care and handling. I am active, have raised huskies (one of the most active dog breeds), and I know how to read animal behavior. I am very aware of body language and how to interact with pets. If the owner allows, I always have treats with me, I play games with their toys, and I make them feel comfortable by crouching low so they can sniff me and get to know who I am. It's important for the pet to know that I am there for them and I will keep them safe. Outgoing, punctual, and compassionate. I am always willing to meet owners and pets and I make sure that all walks are in the time frame given by the owner. Being compassionate is important in animal care.