Im Ian! Some know me by Ziek. I started this pet sitting business a few years back and had to put it on hold since I’ve been studying in college. I have since attained an AAS and I have one year left for my BS in aquatic microbiology with minors in chemistry and fish & wildlife sciences. I am currently interested in Coral micro biome research and have recently grown incredibly interested in mangrove sedimentary ecosystems. I am currently a student lab assistant in the Bacteriology and Parasitology labs at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Lab since October 2020. And I am also a research assistant in a coral research lab at OSU studying mutagenesis in predatory vibrio bacteria that are associated with particular Coral. I am an absolute lover of our natural world and our planet. I absolutely love animals. They always have so much wisdom to offer. I'm flexible on pricing if you have a lot of animals . Prices are mostly revolved around a house with one or two animals. But if you have a handful of animals I'll work with you ^^ I am a very empathetic type of guy who seeks the deeper meanings of the universe. In-tune with the energies that the Fauna and Flora(Plant & Animal) possess and with that I am able to connect with animals on deeper levels. My daily passions include finding myself lost in the woods, botany, mushroom picking/mycological studies, microbiology, horticulture, farming, energy transfer, astrology, plant pathology and anything to do with the natural world. I was previously in college studying forest and wildlife sciences . Over the summer of 2018, I worked at Wildlife Images in Grants Pass as an animal care intern. I learned how to handle birds of prey, many songbirds/corvids/woodpeckers/doves/hummingbirds, mammals and reptiles. I had the opportunity to raise a number of baby birds by following feeding schedules and administering medications. I also worked in the clinic and ICU following daily charts to administer feedings and medications to patients when the time permitted. The medications were for the most part given orally but a few patients required IM(intramuscular) injections. I also learned how to administer subcutaneous fluids to birds of prey and squirrels. On a daily basis, I also ensured that all of the patients in the outside enclosures, which were soon to be released, were fed and provided with water. The most rewarding part of the experience was releasing healthy rehabilitated patients back into the wild after seeing them come so far and becoming healthy again. Numerous animals have crossed my path throughout my lifetime, sometimes, only in need of a home and love, I swoop them up into my grasps and adopt them into my family. I never planned on having either of my 2 cats, Edward and Yuri, they were both found on the streets and I couldn't be happier. I also adopted a black lab at the Willamette Humane Society , his name is Sirius . A few other animals that I have experience raising are reptiles(bearded dragons), rats, chinchillas, hamsters, a few types of fish, and birds. They are all that I have had first hand experience raising in my family. Though I am a very progressive, adaptable learner who is able to self-teach efficiently and am very passion driven when it comes to seeking knowledge. I am mostly an introvert, but in fact because I have a lot of wisdom that I feel I may only be able to connect with some individuals on a different level and with others I choose to keep silent or don't have much to say. I believe I am very mature and wise. A few traits that lead my daily life include compassion, empathy, wisdom, courtesy, and kindness. With that I hope you have a wonderful 3rd Dimensional experience. You may know me as Ian, some know me by Ziek, you can call me by whichever resonates with you. I am currently a college student working on my BS. I have free time when I am not at school and I could easily fit some dog enrichment into my day. I have one other dog who loves company of other dogs . He enjoys playtime and is a black lab. He is also very gentle if another dog doesn’t want to play. He’s very good at keeping his own space if needed. I have a large backyard and a few parks nearby as well.