Hello! My name is Claire and I am a long-distance running, outdoor adventuring, cancer biology researching scientist who is equally passionate about pets and animals. I have been caring for animals through personal pets for 16 years, but for the last 8 years I have been volunteering at animal shelters and veterinary clinics in animal care. This experience has given me advanced skills in walking dogs (of all sizes!), animal behavior, training, grooming, and medical care. With this, I am able to provide a large variety of services and can say with great confidence that your pet is in very capable hands. The central dogma that drives my passion for animals and pet care is that every pet’s needs are different and they deserve the attention and care to create a happy, fun, and healthy environment. This is the environment I would create for your fur baby when they are in my care. My high-activity lifestyle means no dog is too energetic, and I am equally prepared to snuggle on a couch to a movie. Additionally, my home comes with my own personal fur babies - Matilda the black lab and Aro and Toothless the cats. Tillie provides and calm and loving energy to the environment along with the playfulness that comes with any lab 🐶 Aro and Toothless are cool and calm cats and that is happy to share space with any respectful dog. I am excited to work with you and meet your fur babies!