Choosing someone to take the responsibility of caring for your fur-baby can be really nerve wracking! This is where I come in. Hello! My name is Emily, thank you for considering me to care for your pets. I have worked in various professional pet care environments over the years including boarding facilities and pet stores. I have been caring for pets via Rover for a several years and love it. During my time working at a pet hotel, I encountered hundreds of dogs ranging from the tiniest Chihuahua to the most massive Mastiff, and everything in between. It also provided me with the opportunity to work with special needs, elderly and aggressive dogs. This gave me a lot of experience in observing their behaviors as well as caring for them. Each one is so unique, with their own personality and quirks. This makes working with them so special. While I haven't owned a dog, I have spent enough time taking care of them that I feel beyond confident in my ability to care for your pup. My experience with cats is very strong. I have been around cats my entire life, at one point I ended up having over 20 fosters in my care (4 pregnant fosters gave birth within 3 days of each other - so much fun!). I have rescued many strays, one of which I still have in my care (Peanut). I have bottle fed orphaned kittens and cuddled old timers during their final moments on this earth. Having dealt with all different types of temperaments, I have no fear or anxiety around aggressive animals of any kind (especially kitties). I have experience with giving oral medication (i.e. pills AND liquid), as well as taking temperatures, and minor grooming (i.e. brushing, removing mats, and clipping nails). I have had a nice variety of Rover clients including super energetic pups, wild kitties, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, snails and fishes! I am familiar with working through Rover and can answer any questions you have. - I also offer care for small animals such as bunnies, birds, and reptiles; caring for these animals will have the same rate as cat care. I love sitting through Rover, and am so excited to hear from you soon!