My love for animals, especially dogs, is what inspires me everyday as a pet sitter. Growing up with pups, I know what great companions they are. I’ll always remember meeting our family dog, Boomer, who was a tiny Spaniel puppy always trying to untie my shoelaces. Dogs quickly became part of the family and I would love the opportunity to help you feel comfortable and safe when you have to leave your loved one with someone else. In addition to helping raise a Golden Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel when growing up, I also have experience dog-sitting for friends and neighbors. I’ve cared for dogs with demonstrated issues of severe anxiety and was very comfortable administering oral and injected medication, as well as utilizing strategies to help keep dogs calm during moments of stress. Dogs and their owners will love my dedication to and compassion for animals. My goal when providing pet sitting services is that all the pets in my care are healthy, safe, and happy! Therefore, I will treat them as if they’re my own. Furthermore, as an educator, I’ve honed and developed my communication skills, ensuring pet owners a professional and prompt line of communication with me. My detailed updates and photo and video messages will help me to build and maintain relationships with you and your pet! When I’m not enjoying quality time with dogs, I love to watch movies (fun fact, I’ve seen “Pitch Perfect” over 40 times), eat macaroni and cheese, and dream about the day I’ll own a hobby farm. It’s my goal to have goats, pigs, lambs, and of course, lots of dogs. I also enjoy an adventure and like to stay active - hockey, kayaking, rollerblading, hiking, biking, bungee jumping - I’ll do it all! Additionally, as an English Language Arts teacher, one of my passions in life, besides dogs, is reading and writing. Spending time with friends and family, traveling to a new country, and cracking into a new book are some of my favorite things to do!