I grew up in Princeton, NJ with a border collie/beagle mix, 3 cats , hamsters, birds, guinea pigs and fish—my house was basically pet central. Most of my childhood was spent with friends and neighbors congregating at my house, where we invented games for animals…setting up tag and sprinklers for my dog, string toys for cats…we even had a room where hamsters could roam in a supervised setting, outside of their habitrails and if I am not mistaken, I recall my sister taught individual hamsters to run to her by name. Lol. Anyway, I love animals and they’ve always been an integral part of my life, since I can remember. I’m available for dog walking, daily, typically in the afternoon and evening. If you have pets that need a home visit, to feed or take them out for a bit, I’m available for that, too. As a former athlete, I can handle energetic walks or running with pets in the park, but I’m also sensitive to older or more relaxed dogs’ needs and if they want to meander, pause or enjoy nature, I can tailor our walks to their pace. I’m experienced at taking care of other people’s pets in their own environment, follow guidelines set by owners and respect animals’ comfort level. Summer time my schedule is flexible, I am typically available daily, afternoons and weekends. When fall semester begins, I’m available, except when I must attend class. I offer dog walks and short home visits for dogs, cats and other critters. I’m respectful of owner guidelines for pet care, property and safety.