I'm a responsible, athletic, and experienced dog-sitter. In addition to owning and being the primary caregiver for my family's 80+ pound shepherd/Husky mix as a teenager, I grew up pet-sitting the animals of my friends and neighbors and spent my college years volunteering at Quincy Animal Shelter, where I walked and cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I've dog and cat sat for a number of people around the Cambridge/Somerville area, and do it because I truly love animals. I unfortunately can't commit to owning a dog of my own right now, but I do have an adorable kitten at home. I have never met an animal I am uncomfortable with, and am very good at handling dogs. I have a lot of experience (with my family's dog, those of friends, and from volunteering) walking strong, high-energy dogs. For dog-sitting: My current full-time job allows me to work occasional part or full days remotely, though it's not something I like to make a habit of for more than a few days in a row every few weeks. So, if you're looking for longer-term (week-plus) care and would like a sitter that's home with your dog for most/all of the day during the week, I'm probably not the best fit. But for shorter stays, especially weekends and holidays (or longer-term if your dog is used to being home alone for much of the day), I'm happy to travel anywhere around Cambridge, Somerville, or the Watertown/Belmont/Arlington area (and will do Boston, too, for shorter stays). I just moved to East Arlington but work at Harvard, so around those areas are best for me if you're looking for weekday walks/drop-ins.