I love dogs because of their unique personalities! They are such incredible creatures - full of love, joy, and loyalty. The fact that dogs are one of the few animals that truly love unconditionally makes me excited and honored to care for your furry friends! I’m currently studying to become a vet and would love to share my knowledge and expand my experience with as many types of dogs as possible. I know that being your pet sitter will allow me to hone my animal handling skills, make new four-legged friends, and experience the happiness that dogs bring into our lives. When I was eight, we adopted a Poodle mix, Scruffy, who quickly became my best friend. As the animal-obsessed one in my family, I was responsible for a great deal of Scruffy’s care, including feeding, walking, and administering medication. Eleven years together taught me an extraordinary amount about dogs and dog behavior in general. I have also volunteered at animal shelters and veterinary clinics. These two experiences were rewarding and allowed me to learn to handle dogs of different temperaments, dispositions, and breeds. When I’m not studying or spending time with dogs, I love to spend time outside, often around horses! I started riding when I was 10 and have done just about everything possible with horses, ranging from jumping, therapeutic riding with disabled children and adults, carriage driving, and polo. Like dogs, I love the energy and enthusiasm horses have for life. They are elegant and beautiful animals and it is always an honor to work with them. In addition to my love for horses and dogs, I was part of a research study in college involving shelter-housed cats. From this project, I gained enormous amounts of hands-on experience with cats and was able to work with a wide range of felines. Cats have always amused and amazed me with their carefree nature and independence. More recently, I have been working with a few species of livestock, particularly goats. I have discovered a new love for these quirky animals and am enthralled with their lovable disposition. I would be thrilled to offer care to any of these animals through Rover. Though I won’t be able to bring dogs with me to the stables, I would love to bring them on walks, hikes, or around to coffee shops downtown. Having a have a canine study buddy who I could take breaks with by playing a game or fetch or going on a walk would brighten my day. During the evenings, I love to watch movies and TV, which would be perfect for any furry friend who just wants to snuggle!