Big fenced yard, big house, and big fun!! I have a single family home on one acre of land. If your dog loves to play in the water, then I have the perfect spot for them because my back yard is on the river called Bull Run and we have a great beach area where my dog loves to swim and chase sticks in the water. I am a young retired professional looking to do what I love to do - care for your pets! I am an experienced and dependable pet care provider and a life long pet owner that believes that pets need good nutrition, exercise, vet care, and affection in order to live a long and happy life. Plus, a good bath always helps too. I am CPR / First Aid certified and I can provide dog walking, overnight pet sitting in your home or mine, rides to the vet or groomer, administer medicine / shots, garden or lawn care, and the run the errands that you would like to have the time to do. These are a few of the services that past clients have relied upon me to accomplish. I have cared for all types of animals during my life and second career, and I know that when I am on vacation or at work, the last thing that I want to worry about is the well being of my pets and my home, so we will ensure that you need not worry at all. I have excellent references and look forward to caring for the ones that you love. About this sitter: I have found my passion and life's calling after having a "real job" as a government consultant and I am so grateful for it. I am very experienced with providing overnight care in clients' homes, especially where multiple pets in a loving home are concerned. All of my past clients have doted on their pets, and I am happy to provide that level of quality care in your absence. I have excellent references and look forward to speaking to you about your pet's and home's needs. I am CPR & First Aid certified with many years of experience walking, training, and having play time with the pets in my care and in my own home. I currently have 1 dog and 2 cats and it is a joy each day to interact with them and share our loving home. Why I love dog sitting Dogs, and pets in general, have been a big part of my family since I was born. As an adult, as well as when I was a child in my parents' home, we have always had dogs, cats, reptiles, and birds filling our home with fun and activity. Meet my pets We have 2 wonderful and very tolerant cats who have successfully shared our home dozens of times with animals large and small. I have a 5 bedroom home with plenty of sleeping / quiet spaces and plenty of places to play. About my yard We have more than 1 acre, with a fenced back yard and have Bull Run river running through the back perimeter with Bull Run Regional Park next door to us. My experience administering medication Yes. I have many years of experience with pills, liquids and shots. I have been the caretaker for pets that needed aquatic therapy, and medications for the treatment of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, and seizures. I am retired and at home all day long, except for the occasional errand. We can get plenty of play time in during good weather outside and we have a large area inside where play time can happen too. We have a beautiful fenced yard with plenty of shade and a nice lawn to play on. My fence is very well built and I have 2 sets of gates like you would find at your nearby dog park entrance.