From the age at which I was first able to form words, I begged my parents for a puppy. At seven years old in 2000, I finally got my first pet- while looking at puppies, I ended up falling in love with a cat! Thus began my unending love affair with all creatures great and small. I don’t believe I’ve ever met one I didn’t like! We later got our first dog when I was 9, a rescue collie, completing my transformation into being fully ambi-pets-trous. I began pet sitting alongside babysitting at 13. Since then, I’ve cared for big dogs and tiny dogs, puppies and seniors, an increasingly eclectic variety of cats and kittens, and even reptiles. I have experience with animals with a variety of health conditions and medications as well- ear drops, eye drops, liquid medicine, pills, etc. I love to play with and cuddle pets- I’ll even go running with the ones with extra energy to burn! I’m also not afraid to correct negative behaviors in a kind and constructive way. For example, I’ve been helping raise my mother’s new puppy lately. When I’m with her, I always keep a close eye on what she’s doing. If she does something naughty, I give her a firm NO and redirect her considerable energy to something that’s allowed. Of course I’m also happy to follow any training protocols you may outline, within reason (I won’t hit or yell at the animal, or mistreat them in any way). I believe every animal is special, and I look forward to meeting your pet!