My name is Ellie, and I'm an experienced, reliable, and compassionate pet caregiver who adores animals! Austin and Kansas City have been my two hometowns throughout my life, so I am so excited to have just moved back to Cedar Park to live near my family! I have 6 years of professional experience working at two large-scale Doggie Daycare & Boarding facilities - one in Austin and one in Kansas City. I have been both a General Manager and a Director of Pet Services at these facilities, and I have ample experience with pet health, dog socialization, and behavior. I have handled dogs with a huge variety of backgrounds and special needs. I pride myself on my patience and willingness to provide personalized care dependent on the personality of each animal. I worked at a nature center in Kansas where I cared for a whole host of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, and ensured guests of all ages had a fun, educational experience. And I absolutely ADORE cats and have had them as pets for my entire life. 🩷 I have been an independent pet sitter for nearly two decades, and I volunteered for years at Animal Haven (now Great Plains SPCA) and Austin Pets Alive! animal shelters. Animals have always brought me immense joy. As a kid, I held lemonade stands to raise money for the local animal shelter, and I have always had pets in my life. Currently, I have an orange tabby cat and a sweet but feisty mutt who are two of my very best friends. I'd love to meet you and your pet - feel free to reach out to request a Meet-and-Greet!