Hello! My name is Kate and I recently moved to Baltimore from Annapolis (where I work!). Pet sitting is really special and important to me, as I'm missing my two family dogs (Aussie Doodles), my cat (a rescue) and my two turtles (all of whom live with my parents back in Michigan). Dogsitting in Annapolis when I moved here during COVID became my lifeline, and I’m so grateful for all of my clients who have shared the honor and responsibility of spending time with your four legged friends with me. In a quick summary of my skills listed below: I am mature, patient, and very attentive when it comes to animal needs. I have two dogs at home, one who is older and takes medicine twice a day for seizures, and one who is younger and has anxiety. My parents always paid me to take care of the pets when they were gone, and I know you can trust me with your pets as well. I love walking pets and at home I would try to take my dogs walking at least three or four times a day, up to about three miles. I’m working from home now, and really close to Federal Hill Park, so your furry friend and I can go on awesome walks! I'm really patient with animals and I'm very aware of pets' needs, for example what certain attitudes might mean, or what signs they might be giving that means they are hungry, or need to go outside. I'm very attentive to the way animals walk or if they are hurt, which sets me apart from others because a priority on walks should be safety and engagement. I am very experienced attending to basic needs of animals, as well as trimming cat nails, brushing (and potentially giving a basic shave to dogs) animals, and taking care of a wide variety of pets. We used to refer to our house as a "zoo" because we've had fish, frogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, rabbits, ferrets, hermit crabs, and of course, dogs and cats. Something that you should know about me too is I really value an animal's training, and will do everything I can to make sure that I am enforcing any pet training that you are working on. Training engages animals' minds and is a sign of respect, and I am comfortable making sure that pets are following the rules (for example, not jumping up, heeling or sitting before crossing a street, etc.). About my home: I live in an townhome apartment near Federal Hill Park. Walking pets is easy around here, and I’m comfortable having pets visit me. I hope that you will feel comfortable sharing your beloved animal friends with me, and please reach out if you’re interested!