See @feliciasitsroverstays on Instagram or @feliciasits on Twitter for a preview of our facilities and frequent updates on the dogs that stay here! Professionally, I've done a few years of drop-in dog sitting and walking in addition to caring for dogs and cats in the homes of children I nannied. I also did quite a bit of community service in my home town of Gardnerville, NV at the Douglas County Animal Shelter before we moved here (Louisville/Mount Washington). In my free time, I am an avid reader and I care for my father and senior dog. She is 13 this year and requires assistance on to and off of the couch and bed, and the occasional medication (particularly in allergy season), which I happily provide. Most recently we've had to hurdle her distaste for prescription eye drops. I have a passion for making sure senior and "undesirable" or "mean" breed dogs get the absolute best care and even more spoiled than puppies; they've earned it. A little more about me: I have spent the last few years returning to study English at the University of Louisville. My intention was to become a librarian, but recently I have noticed my passions have shifted: I'm going to pursue my passion for caretaking; specifally for dogs. I have 72 credit hours at the University giving me junior status, I participated in cheerleading for my first three years of high school and also volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, where I gained considerable social skills. In the summer of 2008, I attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine at Berkeley, where I was HIPAA certified and learned a great deal about leadership and professionalism, while also getting rid of any squeamish-ness I had left. I finished my freshman year of college during my senior year of high school, showing my ambition and drive for success, and I am very proud of my highly acclaimed, compassionate customer service skills. *All day care and boarding dogs must have a flea and tick collar, otherwise one will be purchased for an additional $8 fee* (This is because we've had a pretty common tick problem in the backyard and dogs that have been treated orally or topically were still getting bitten and bringing in ticks. Collars are purchased new specifically for your dog and the collar is yours to keep after the service. The one I use is Adam's brand from Feeder's Supply, but adjustments can be made for allergies) **Every dog will be given a flea "pill" upon arrival** (This is a one-time chewable that kills fleas and flea eggs beginning one hour after ingestion. This is to protect and prevent spreading to your dog, my dog, and any other dogs that may be staying here, and the home itself. The pill I use the chewable Bayer Advantus brand, 37.5 mg or imidacloprid for dogs 23-110 lbs and 7.5 mg for dogs 4-23 lbs - it comes highly recommended by my veterinarian but is still over-the-counter, not prescription, and again adjustments can be made for allergies or potential interaction)