One of my core memories is my mom getting my sisters and me a Shih Tzu when I was four years old. We named him Dr. Pepper and it didn't take long for him and me to become attached at the hip. Unfortunately, he was taken from us one day close to Christmas time. Not long after that happened my mom met a guy who owned a dog named Pepsi. In my mind, they were meant to be together because of his dog's name. They did get married and Pepsi quickly became known as my dog. Throughout my childhood, we always had a dog and a cat. Everyone knew that I was always the favorite of every animal we owned. Once old enough and moved out I got my own pets. I have owned two cats and two dogs (a mastiff and mixed breed adopted through the ASPCA) in the past 22 years of living on my own. Recently, I had to put down our cat Fila. Fila was from a litter that my sister's cat had so we knew her from the day she was born until she passed at age 10. It's been lonely without her as she never left my side. I am the go-to pet sitter for my friends and family. I have watched pets of all ages as well as those with medical issues such as diabetes so I am knowledgeable and comfortable with administering medication and giving shots. You can count on me to care for your fur babies as if they were my own. My home will always feel like a home to them when here. I hope you will allow me the opportunity to get to know your pet(s) and ensure they are safe while you are away.