I have grown up with and taken care of animals my entire life. I am currently finding myself petless now that I am no longer living with my family dog. Growing up with a family dog and a variety of other animals as pets, I has given me the opportunity to care for animals firsthand and ensure they are being treated like any other member of our family. My family has had a variety of dogs and they each came with their own unique set of needs that we ensured were treated and cared for. Our dogs have either developed or were born with specific health needs and medical conditions like food allergies, diabetes, blindness, etc. that we have been able to learn, accommodate and care for to ensure they lived the best lives. With that, I have the experience to handle dogs with a variety of needs. In addition to growing up with pets, I have been pet-sitting since I was 11 years old. I have watched every type of dog, big and small, young and old, as well as countless other animals like cats, fish, turtles, rabbits, etc. Loving animals I took every chance I could to watch someone's pet and took the opportunity to pet sit for my neighbors, family, family friends, and general community members. These experiences ranged from walking and checking in on the pet multiple times a day to extended in-home stays. I have done it all and feel that I am able and eager to take on your pet's specific needs to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and cared for!