I know firsthand that leaving you pet for the first time (or anytime after that) can come with a handful of concerns, and after all, why wouldn't it? Our furry friends quickly become parts of our families, and when we go away, I know how important knowing your pets are in good hands is to enjoying your trip! Because of that, when caring for other people's animals, I treat them like I would if they were my own, and make their comfort and safety my top priority. I've been surrounded by animals all my life, and have 12+ years experience working with animals in various capacities. Some of my experience includes: - Walking dogs in my neighborhood, including for family members, friends, and other members of the community - Petsitting and providing overnight/constant care for cats, dogs, chickens, birds, hamsters, rabbits, lizards, ferrets, etc - Working in a cat shelter preforming tasks that include socializing, grooming, and medicating cats. I am a trained medical volunteer, and am experienced working with feral/semi-feral cats as well. - Working with a humane society to walk, feed, and care for animals that are in the shelter as well as teaching animal safety at children's camps in the shelter - Working with dogs that have a history of aggression or other behavioral issues - Red Cross certification in Cat and Dog First Aid, and I always carry a pet first aid kit with me I work from home as a web designer, so my schedule is flexible, and can be built around what you need. I’m fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and am following all suggested protocols in order to ensure safety for my clients. Please contact me with any questions you may have! I look forward to watching your pets for you! As someone who predominantly works from home, I’m more than happy to follow whatever your pet’s usual schedule is in order to ensure they have continuity even when you’re away. I spend my days (and my evenings, if housesitting) taking care of animals, and build my schedule around the needs of the animals I’m taking care of. When I’m caring for pets, I strive to keep their routine as normal as possible in order to ensure they’re as comfortable as they can be while you’re away. I also take time to learn about each individual pet, noting their likes and dislikes, as well as any anxiety triggers or stressors, so I can provide a fun filled and stress free experience for them while they’re in my care.