Hello! Welcome to my Rover profile! If you are looking for an avid animal lover who will treat your fur baby like family, then you have come to the right page! Since I was a little girl living in Tampa, my family taught me that fur babies are family, and well, the more the merrier! We had basset hounds, mixed breeds, multiple cats and a little dachshund named Pokey. All required special care as they got older - which included alternative methods of walking, handling medication, assistance with potty brakes and making sure they were comfortable. My parents trusted me to handle them with care & compassion, and I use those lessons with my dog Lucy and cat Newt today. FOR THE DOG PEOPLE: I have experience ranging from handicapped/elderly dogs to energetic/hyper dogs. While I grew up with small to medium dogs, I am a-okay with handling large sized dogs as well! I have a medium sized Bassador (Basset/Lab Mix) that never meets a stranger! She loves meeting new fur friends and would love to play with your fur baby in our big private backyard. We love to go on hikes at Turkey Mountain, play with other puppers at Biscuit Acres and meet other fur friends at public places like Guthrie Green. I do also have a cat named Newt. If your dog is not cat-friendly, we can work something out to make sure there are no issues. We do have a large house and have plenty of room for making sure Newt has her own space during your fur baby's stay. I do work full-time (M-F 9 to 5), but when I'm not at work, I am at home with my furbabies or out & about with them! I do practice safe driving procedures when taking my fur baby anywhere in my car. If you are okay with me taking your doggo out and about, they will be safely secured in my vehicle with a safety harness. Safety first! I understand that you might be nervous about having me take care of your fur baby. If you would like, I would love to meet you and your fur baby at a local park to see how our fur babies interact with each other, and to make sure you are comfortable with me taking care of your fur baby. We can also talk about exercise needs, dietary restrictions, special care and details about your fur baby's stay at my place. If you do feel comfortable and you choose me to take care of your pet, I am happy to send photos and updates to you throughout their stay! Send me a message if you would like to get to know me a little better, and possibly set a time to meet with me and my Lucy Girl! FOR THE CAT PEOPLE; I know this website is for taking care of dogs, but let's not forget about the cats in the house! I have had my fair share of cats in my day. My first cat was a calico named Tiki. I picked her out of a box and then she was my cat. Since then, I've taken in four cats. Right now, I have my Newt Kitty and will be welcoming a NEW kitten to the fur bundle, a little baby named Ollie Kitten. Cats and dogs are my jam and I'm completely comfortable taking care of your cat if you need someone to look after them. We have lots of space for your cat to roam, and I've made sure my house is cat proof. We have a big cat tree, tons of kitty nip and toys if your cat is into that. We also have a lovely window for cats to sit and watch birbs attack our birb feeder on our front porch. Our cat Newt gets a kick out of it. I have a dog, Lucy, that is a complete wuss around cats. She's slightly terrified and mesmerized at the same time. She's really good at giving our cat space and respecting the claws. They sometimes get into it, but they've got a real Bonnie and Clyde thing going on. If your comfortable, I'd love to meet your cat in person and see if I can help take care of your cat when needed.