Hi, I'm Joanne. After volunteering for five years at a local animal shelter, I'd like to expand my experience to walking or caring for dogs and cats through Rover! I am a past proud owner of a 17 1/2 yr old blind beagle/hound mix shelter dog named Toby, who recently passed. Toby went blind when he was 4 yrs old, so I had to learn to administer eye meds for additional eye issues as well as learn to train and live with a disabled dog. Raising a blind dog required me to gain additional patience and training techniques to ensure his safety and well being beyond what's necessary in a dog without a disability. I'd like to provide dog walking or doggie daycare at my condo, which has a designated dog walking path and is dog friendly. I also enjoy taking dogs to local places for long walks such as Break heart in Saugus or the Fells for short hikes. I am available nights and weekends, but also every Friday anytime of day. I am not available on Sundays unless it's after 5:00 p.m. Additionally I can provide in home visits either providing meals, medications or play time in the comfort of a dog or cats home. I'm a very active person who enjoys being outdoors as much as possible either walking, going for runs or hiking. I'm available to do any of these activities with your dogs as I believe a well exercised dog is the happiest, healthiest and the most well behaved. I look forward to meeting your fur babies.