I live by the campsite rule — leave things better than you found them. Your home will be exactly as you left it, and your pet will have had a great day. The only evidence will be the pet hair I’ll inevitably wear home on my clothes. No outfit is complete without it. FOR PETS WHO NEED A LITTLE EXTRA PATIENCE Some animals need more than a cheerful hello or a baby voice — they need someone who understands that trust takes time. I’m experienced with anxious, reactive, and shy pets and know how to move slowly, read body language, and let them set the pace. There’s no rushing it, and I wouldn’t want to. For particularly nervous pets, I’m happy to do multiple meet and greets before we start services. SENIOR PETS AND SPECIAL NEEDS I’m comfortable giving medications and following detailed care instructions, especially for senior pets who need extra consistency. Routine is everything to an older animal, and I make sure their day stays as normal as possible while you’re away. Don’t worry about accidents either — as dogs get older, it just happens, and they’ve earned patience and dignity. A HOUSE FULL OF ANIMALS I live with two cats and two dogs, and know firsthand what a multi-pet household actually looks like. I get the order of operations — who needs to eat when, who needs space from whom, which routines work and which ones create chaos. I’m genuinely interested in how your animals already fit together, because that rhythm is what keeps everyone calm. I’ll follow what’s working, not reinvent the wheel. YOUR HOME IS IN GOOD HANDS TOO As a homeowner myself, I notice the details that matter — not just for your pet, but for your home. Water on a hardwood floor gets wiped up immediately. An open window gets closed (especially in a house with cats). I’ll make sure exterior lights are on at night so the house looks lived in, and if the trash can needs to come in from the curb, I’ll grab it. I treat your space the way I’d want someone to treat mine — because I know how costly it can be when little things get missed. And yes, I will absolutely make sure we’re not heating the whole neighborhood. YOU’LL ALWAYS KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING I send regular photo and message updates (maybe too many — I might overdo it) so you can see how your pet is doing while you’re away. Each visit is more than a checklist — my goal is for your pet to feel calm, cared for, and happy, and for you to feel completely at ease leaving them in my care. I’m always happy to set up a meet and greet so we can all get comfortable before booking.