Ivy is fantastic with pets ! Our dog gets so excited when she comes to the door. She has helped us dogs a variety of breeds, and she is great playing with them inside as well as outside. She is responsible and takes care of our dogs as if they are her own. Ivy has helped us with a pet who had spinal surgery with specific instruction as well as dispensing medicine. She is studying to be a teacher and is as patient and nurturing with our dogs, as she is with the autistic children and young adults she works with. I call Ivy first every time I need a pet and/or house sitter !