Elizabeth has been a close friend of mine for the past 6 years. We met in college in 2009, became quick friends, and have remained friends since. Elizabeth is an easygoing, responsible, communicative, and considerate person. She highly values community, and devotes much of her energy into work that creates a stronger and healthier global community. Her interests, hobbies, and habits speak to her priorities: establishing and maintaining healthy relationships with her friends and neighbors, serving as a steward through responsible community transformation, working towards educational equality, and developing habits to minimize her environmental impact. Elizabeth is extremely reliable and consistent when it comes to providing care-- whether it's responding to an urgent "need help now" situation or a well-planned, organized departure/request, she is highly adaptable and can confidently assess and address any situation. In terms of person-to-person care, she is tender, patient, and kind. When caring for animals, she has the physical and mental capacity to wear out a rambunctious puppy, but has the natural tenderness and patience to eventually win the trust of the pickiest, most timid animals (and this I know firsthand, as she's made it into my persnickety dog's innermost circle of human friends). I have easily, comfortably, and confidently trusted Elizabeth to care for my home, my belongings, my pets, my health...you get the picture! I would recommend anyone seeking a pet-sitter to do the same. If you have a chance to meet Elizabeth, she will immediately put you at ease with her authentic, kind, respectful nature, and you will be privileged to have such a reliable resource to call on.