I have been an animal lover since I was a young child, and I've been very blessed to grow up in a home filled with pets! Between both parents, there's always been at least one dog in the house, but at times there were up to 5 (not to mention the cats, horses, goats, fish, and at one point a peacock!). I've taken care of dogs of all sizes for as long as I remember, and I've often been called on by family and friends to help feed, walk, sit, and bathe their pets. I worked as a dog-walker for several families while living in Memphis, TN, and I often dog/cat-sit for friends here in Birmingham. I adopted a dog of my own, Atticus, in 2014 and he is the love and light of my life! I am experienced in puppy training (obedience, crate, and potty training), and now that Atticus is an old man with arthritis, I’m also skilled at working with senior pets. I treat Atticus as my own child, thereby making him a full-time responsibility that is due patience, respect, and love, and I extend that level of care and treatment to all animals that I encounter.