Hi, I'm Emily! I've been pet sitting for over a decade — I started out sitting for family and family friends and have since expanded to sitting for strangers' pets via Rover. There were always plenty of pets around growing up, so I am no stranger to having pets around me at all times 😊 All bookings through Rover include a free ~20-minute meet & greet — this is a chance for me come over to meet you and your pet to make sure we're a good match. Together, we'll go over their care routine and expectations, as well as how I can expect to get in and out of your home (key, garage door, etc.). If your pet is nervous or aggressive when meeting new people, just let me know beforehand, as well as any methods of greeting you'd like me to use when meeting your pet. I have also cared for pets with advanced medical needs. I am experienced in and comfortable with administering pet medications, as well as preparing meals for older pets who don't have quite as many teeth as they used to :) If your pet requires medications, we'll go over this in our meet & greet. I have a lot of clients through Rover for whom this is their first time using a house/pet sitter — if that's you, then welcome! Sometimes, clients feel a little shy asking about the nitty gritty details. First and foremost: please feel free to just ask me. I really don't mind, I promise! Here are some answers to the most common questions that I get: - I will plan to sleep at your home unless you ask that I don’t (which is also 100% fine.) - I always pack my own linens + food just in case, but I do appreciate when clients share those things with me. Always appreciated, never expected. - I work part-time from home. I also take on walk/drop-in clients, so I will occasionally need to leave your home for no more than 2-3 hours at a time. - Cameras are fine. Per Rover’s in-home camera policy, please no cameras in the sleeping/bathroom areas. - My "business hours" for walks and drop-in visits are 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Currently my rates are as listed on my profile. Per Rover's model, drop-ins and walks last half an hour and can be extended to an hour — just ask! If your pet needs constant, around-the-clock care, please reach out so we can discuss hourly/daily rates.