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I got my first kitten when I was nine, my first puppy at ten, but I have always adored animals. I remember meeting my first doberman when I was six years old, I came out of Oswald's with my Grandpa and there he was - the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. When I was 12, my Grandpa booked a day for me to shadow his buddy, the wonderful late Dr. Eaganhouse, who allowed me to follow him around for a shift, because I planned to be a veterinarian. I left that day thoroughly grossed out and knowing I would never be a vet, but I've never lost my love for critters. Alllll of them! I have extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, and other small animals. I am fully comfortable with birds and reptiles (no venomous or constrictor snakes), basically if I don't already know how to care for it, and you're willing to show me, I'll give it 110%. A few things about me: - I have a BA in sociology and have turned to Rover for a fun source of extra income while I complete my MBA, beginning full time in October. It is an online program so I will be home the entire day. - I was accredited as a Pet Training Instructor for a big pet store in Bolingbrook back in 2005, so there's a chance one of you may even remember me! - I have also worked as a kennel representative caring for boarding cats and dogs, as well as an adoption counselor for a humane society, a grooming assistant, a doggy daycare supervisor (in a professional setting, supervising up to 90 dogs!), and pet nutritionist. - I was dog mom to three amazing babies for many years. My Pomeranian Poe (who was King of the Greene Valley dog park in 2004!) was my beloved for almost 14 years. His American Eskimo Dog sister, Cadence, lived faithfully by our side for over 11, and their big little brother Doberman/German Shepherd mix, Zombie, who we lost at 8. I miss them with every breath I take. - I, and my gentle loving fiancee, Jeff, share our home with our rescue Lulu, a dalmatian husky mix who is just over a year old. She is full of life and love and thinks nothing is better than playing with other dogs. She has been a jewel about sharing her home, treats, toys, and love. We also have 2 bunnies, Leaf and Butter (who I call Turkey/Butterball Turkey), who are really great. They are free roaming under supervision but have secure cages when alone. Your pet may be permitted to sniff the cage but will not be allowed unsecured access to the bun buns at any time. - I will love and care for your pet like my own, intensely. SERVICES OFFERED: Dog boarding in my home for 1 family with up to 2 dogs at a time. My backyard has a secure 4 foot tall chain link fence that completely encloses the yard, but is not appropriate for all dogs.