Hello! I'm Eli, I'm 27 years old and live in North Charleston. I am available for dog walking/enrichment visits, pet sitting, or house sitting. I've had cats, dogs, and fish my entire life and always pet sat for family and friends growing up. I have worked in cat care and rescue for 7+ years, have fostered kittens, and am familiar with some special needs/senior care. My friends always tell me "I am the friend of all animals" and I'm very patient with animals that may take time to warm up. Over the years, I have met so many animals with temperaments and personalities all across the spectrum, so I feel comfortable with animals some may consider to be more "challenging". The most common concern I have heard from pet owners is finding someone for their animals that are more timid with strangers, but I have learned a lot about working with cats and dogs with this temperament. I am happy to talk in more detail if you have questions regarding any of the above! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your furry (or scaly) kids soon! :) I am a student at the College of Charleston, but a majority of my classes are online, so I can work from anywhere and have a lot of availability during my week and weekends. I am trying to leave my food Bev job to be with your babies full-time because of how much joy it brings me. When I am scheduled there, it is usually 2 nights a week (typically ~4pm-8/9pm). However, I won't need to be gone for long if I will be staying overnight and shifts are usually easy to get covered/moved around, if necessary. I am very respectful of my client's home. I grew up with a mom who is very clean and organized and I have adopted those same qualities. Also, as a pet owner, I understand the need to clean daily (nothing is more frustrating than coming home to a dirty house!). I will always strive to leave your home even cleaner than how I found it. Nothing is more important to me than respecting your animals and your space. For example, I am currently hired as a dog walker for someone and even though she does not ask me to do this, I will bring her mail in for her, clean up any accidents in the home, and bring her trash cans up on trash days. Overall, I want to make your life easier and less stressful where I can and aim to provide the same level of care I look for in my own pet sitter.