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**Please read before requesting:** I provide **premium, customized pet care** for clients who value professionalism, structure, and clear, consistent communication. My services are not designed to be minimal or budget-focused—each visit is intentional, unrushed, and tailored to your pet’s individual needs. My standard house sitting structure includes **three visits per day** for one pet without complex medical or behavioral needs: two 45-minute mealtime visits (including feeding, enrichment, exercise, and care) and one 30-minute midday potty/play visit. Extended visit times are available at a premium rate for pets who benefit from additional time and attention. **Overnight care is available**, but is not included in standard house sitting pricing. After an initial meet and greet to ensure a good fit, overnight care is customized based on your pet’s needs, routine, and the level of time spent in the home. Clear, structured options and pricing will be outlined in advance so you know exactly what to expect. My pricing reflects the level of detail, experience, and reliability I bring to each home. If you are looking for a basic or lower-cost service, I may not be the best fit—and that’s completely okay. I am best suited for clients seeking a consistent, long-term care provider who prioritizes attentive, professional care and peace of mind while they are away. --- I am a Fear Free Certified, Pet CPR & First Aid Certified, fully insured pet care professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience working with animals in a variety of settings, including veterinary hospitals, doggy daycares, shelter environments, and in-home care. I specialize in supporting pets who benefit from a calm, structured approach, particularly senior pets, anxious animals, or those requiring closer observation and consistency. My background in veterinary assistant and hospital support roles allows me to monitor behavior, appetite, mobility, and overall condition with a trained eye, and to communicate proactively if anything appears outside of normal. My approach is rooted in Fear Free principles—moving at the pet’s pace, reading body language, and minimizing stress. For pets who are slower to warm up or sensitive to new people, I offer pre-booking meet-and-greet visits or multiple introductory sessions as part of a customized care plan. This allows your pet to build familiarity and comfort ahead of longer bookings, helping create a smoother, lower-stress transition while you’re away. For pets who benefit from additional support, I incorporate enrichment and calming strategies such as structured activities, scent work, treat-based engagement, and the use of tools like pheromones, snuffle mats, and puzzle feeders. I take my role in your home seriously and provide a dependable, respectful presence. I am detail-oriented in both care and communication, offering thorough updates so you feel informed, confident, and at ease while you’re away.