Hi, my name is Danielle. I’m a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced animal caregiver with a commitment to providing exceptional care for your pets and giving pet parents peace of mind. Any animal in my care is treated as they are my own! Nothing makes me happier than when I become best friends with any animal! I grew up in an animal loving family with dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, guinea pigs, and a horse. Once I hit middle school years, I was asked by neighbors and friends to pet sit when needed. The pet sitting job that stands out during that time was when I took care of my neighbors four cats (they really loved their wet food)! Currently, I have two dogs, a cat, and two lizards, a leopard gecko and bearded dragon. And since graduating college, I’ve worked in the animal industry for 8 years. At Petco and PetSmart, I learned not only about dog and cat needs and behaviors, but also how to care for more exotic pets such as lizards, snakes, turtles, chameleons, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, parakeets, small parrots, finches, doves, etc. I’ve also had the opportunity to take care of these animals outside of the stores with past clients and family members pets. I've worked at a dog hotel for a year and a puppy store too, getting experience on how to clean kennels properly and medication administering. For the last three years before I came to Rover, I’ve worked as a dog walker and pet sitter with another company. I took small packs of dogs on an hour hike, walked dogs in their neighborhoods or took them to requested trails, and pet sat for numerous household with dogs, cats, and exotic pets. I’ve received five-star reviews before for my quality of work and been requested to pet sit and take dogs for their walks again for the same families, during my time with them. I’ve taken care of high energy dogs, couch potato seniors, playful cats, and much more!