Growing up, our family always had a variety of pets. We were avid campers and spent a lot of time in nature, where we learned love and respect for all creatures. We always had a German shepherd and several cats. In addition to dogs and cats, I have loved, raised and enjoyed the company of nearly any kind of pet you can imagine- birds, rats, mice, gerbils, a hedgehog, fish in aquariums and backyard ponds, and hermit crabs, to name a few- so I am very versatile as a caregiver for your babies of any species! All of my current pets are rescues from bad situations, so I have learned some behavioral and emotional support techniques and to accept certain limits on how much a pet can give or receive. Both of my current dogs are seniors and so I am also experienced with elder care. Quirks are my specialty!