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***PLEASE READ ALL SECTIONS! I HAVE MADE UPDATES AS OF NOVEMBER 26, 2024. *** I have had dogs and other animals all my life, and enjoy being with them. I am psychic and often develop an instant rapport with animals. I have made friends with: dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, a cow, a mule, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, tortoises, turtles, squirrels, raccoons, an iguana and a toad. I look forward to taking great care of your animal friends. Please note that I offer a 2 hour window for scheduled visits with dogs. If you need a more specific time to work with, please let me know - we may be able to make an arrangement that works for your dog as well as the other dogs on my schedule. For scheduled visits with cats, I will arrive during the day we agreed upon. Thanks for trusting me with your pet! ***Due to my experiences during Hurricane Helene and the weeks following, I have decided I need to make some natural disaster policies. I always tell clients at the initial meeting that I will "show up unless I'm dead." That still stands. But in a natural disaster like Helene or something similar, that could look very different from what was planned. If I am unable to drive to your home and I have to walk there could possibly be fewer visits than planned, depending on conditions. If, due to distance or damage to your home, I decide your animal(s) cannot safely remain at home, I reserve the right to bring your animal(s) to my home for care until you are able to return. If this is necessary, I will keep your animal(s) separate from my own or those belongings to others. Cats must have a carrier easily available to me. It may be necessary to transport crated animals secured in the back of a truck or to walk or carry them to my home, depending on the circumstances. I hope Augusta never has another disaster that could make any of this necessary. *** Please look over the following so we can be on the same page about these things. If your pet has a special circumstance that requires something different (time sensitive medications, for example) please let me know and we'll come up with a solution together. For cold weather walks, dogs must have a coat available. For hot weather walks, I offer water during the walk and and have an after walk cool down time of at least 15 minutes. This is important to prevent heat stroke. I have collapsible water dishes that are clean for each dog. **In case of extreme weather, walks beyond potty breaks are at my discretion based on my judgement on heat and/or cold safety. In such a situation, I will still spend the allotted time with your pet and will make sure to provide indoor physical activity.** I do not walk dogs off leash outside of a fenced in yard. Sorry, there are no exceptions. Please leave leashes accessible even if you don't want your dog to be walked - this is in case of emergency. Please leave your dog's usual treats accessible. I also often have my own treats so please let me know if your dog has dietary restrictions. I will always clean up after potty breaks that happen on walks or in your front yard. Scheduled times are within a 2 hour window unless we have discussed and agreed on a different arrangement. If your dog isn't eating and I get concerned, I will offer a McDonald's cheeseburger. (I have only known one dog in my entire life who would turn this down!) Please let me know about any dietary restrictions in advance. Cat drop ins: Unless otherwise arranged, daily visits to cats will be done sometime during the agreed upon day(s) and the 2 hour window will not apply. For a series of visits while you are out of town, I may use the same bag for more than one day when scooping litter. If your cat is not eating and I think there's a reason to be concerned, I will offer tuna or salmon. (Please let me know of any dietary restrictions in advance.) General: If your pet takes medication in pill form, I will offer it the way you normally do. Sometimes there can be resistance with a new person. If that happens, I will crush the pill and mix it in water then give the medicine in a syringe made for liquid medicines. Again, thanks for trusting me with your best friend!