I pride myself on ensuring your dog gets ample exercise and cognitive play for their energy level, as well as an abundance of love and affection while you're away! Just like humans, animals’ behaviors are often informed by their past experiences. I come to pets with a trauma-informed lens. Many behaviors we see, especially from rescue dogs, are often from their past traumas. Most of them just need some patience and kindness :) As an avid hiker I would love to take your dog along on my adventures if desired. As a board certified Music Therapist, I also typically bring my guitar along and find that dogs will often calm and fall asleep when I play for them. I also adore and have experience with cats and love nothing more than an afternoon of crocheting with a cat on my lap! I’m prepared to care for your kitty whether they are fiercely independent or cuddly and clingy :) While away from your pets, you can expect daily updates complete with photos so you can see first hand how they’re doing and be assured they are well taken care of.