Happy Spring! After a Covid hiatus, I am happily returning to sitting! Have owned 8 dogs in my lifetime as well as cats, rabbits, birds, fish, tortoise, etc. I worked in a dog kennel as my first job (at 14) as well as a pet store. Basically I love animals and would love to look after yours. I live in a newer one bedroom elevator, dog-friendly building in Hell's Kitchen. Half a block away from a large fenced dog run and separate small fenced dog run - 100 feet from leashed small dog area as well. Love animals of all kinds and would gladly sit or look after all animals. Professionally, a former Graphic Designer so I'm home most of the time. Last dog was 15 year old Roger. Before him, rescued 16 year old junk yard dog, Dennis and many other dogs in my life. Have decided to take a break from owning and look after others. If boarding, I prefer to look after one dog or related dogs as to not stress them. Also prefer the same for walking so as to give them the attention they deserve. Flexible with your needs. If dog needs walking more, I'd be happy to do so. Licensed phlebotomist so feel comfortable (and experienced in giving subcutaneous fluids) as well as shots and medicine to all pets, including intramuscular and subcutaneous fluids as well as basic first aid and medicine. I have no issue trimming dogs nails (as long as they do not have extreme nail anxiety), and would be happy to take pets to vet appointments (potential moderate additional charge) as needed. Would love to meet you and your pet. IMPORTANT Although I am very dog friendly, and there are many dogs in my building, ***Due to building regulations BEYOND MY CONTROL or personal beliefs, there's a hit list! I'm afraid, no Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Boxers or aggressive dogs.*** I realize everyone loves their pets and I do but it is the way it is. I see many terms like “leash aggressive” etc, which I understand but I’ve had a few dogs in an elevator who where more than leash aggressive. It broke my heart but I was officially asked/told to remove them by management. So, I ask for friendly dogs when boarding. As I'm 60 and aged out of graphic design, I work from home and currently choose to only look after dogs which takes up my day. I'm open to looking after extended stay animals. I choose to primarily board dogs. As each dog (and their owner's need vary, I can't say I care for any one dog the same. With my dogs, I chose to take them with me when I went to the bank, pharmacy, ran errands, etc. But with dogs I board, I defer to the owner's wishes and schedule. I try to adhere to that so when they go home, it's an easy transition and they don't expect different things than usual. I do volunteer regularly at a soup kitchen - once or twice a week. Not forever, but 3 or 4 hours.