From a very young age, I have always been surrounded with fur babies of all shapes and sizes. I was fortunate enough to adopt my first love (a German Shepard named Harley) at the age of 6 and I have shared my life with animals ever since! I have recently started my professional career in pet care, as I am a part time dog walker/pet sitter for a separate company in the New River Valley (VA). I was with them in Virginia for about 6 months before coming to the Seattle area, giving me experience with caring for a wide range of pets that includes looking after small, large, and elderly dogs with extra accommodations. My Rover page is relatively new, but I have extensive experience with dog boarding through the website in the past 14 months, as my girlfriend Samantha M. is a wonderful Rover sitter. I have been lucky to assist her in all of the boarding she has done in the past year, all the while learning so much about caring for animals! In my personal life, I raised two cats throughout high school so I am very familiar with their needs and wants, & I currently have an adorable black poodle that Samantha and I look at as our child! I wholeheartedly realize leaving your precious loved ones with a person you hardly know is difficult, but I assure you that I will look after your pet like it is my own. I currently am self-employed and can work around your schedule/needs!