On March 20 I returned back to the States from a two-year beautiful journey living, growing, and traveling in India! Happy to be back to again provide service. I offer compassionate, kind presence, responsible care, and careful attention to your pets and home, establishing quality relationships with pet owners. My approach in caring for all animals includes unconditional love, patience, responsibility, gentleness, and understanding. Serving furry friends and the families who love them is my passion and fills my heart with joy. I’ve always cherished animals, and have the attention to detail it requires to nurture them. My heart and home has hosted a variety of pets- three energetic Jack Russel Terriers, two sweet tabby cats, and a multitude of small furry, feathered, scaly, and finned animals- including rabbits, chickens, parrots, reptiles, rodents & more! My professional experience has been so rewarding and includes over 10 years of pet sitting and dog walking. I am certified in wildlife rehabilitation and Pet CPR. I’ve volunteered at animal shelters and rescues throughout the country —Best Friends Animal Society: Los Angeles, Fur Baby Rescue, Paws of Coronado, and Southeastern Guide Dogs, a facility that trains service dogs for those with vision loss as well as for disabled veterans. I’ve cared for cats and dogs of all ages from seniors, to small puppies and kittens. I love all breeds, and have experience caring for small to medium dogs, (who can resist lap-dog snuggles?) like terriers dachshunds, pugs, and large dogs like Poodles, Doodles, and Retrievers, and Pitties. When sitting for dogs and cats, I spend quality, consistent time with them, and I enjoy getting to know their unique personalities and habits. This allows for developing trust and sweet friendship! I take your beloved pups for daily walks, go to the park, and on runs. We will indulge in lots of playtime together, sharing affection, treats, tummy rubs, and snuggles galore. I also love to give gentle doggy and kitty massages. My communication is flexible based on your needs, but you can always look forward to great communication with me- Including check-ins, and photo and video updates, so you feel in connection with your pet. If you are on vacation, and would like space, tranquility and quiet time off of the phone, I will provide that, and only send vital updates when needed. If a question or issue arises, I quickly reach out, and respond promptly with efficiency. I respect your home and keep your property tidy, clean, organized, and well looked-after, going above and beyond to leave your place in excellent condition for your return. I lead a quiet laid back pace of life, love being surrounded by nature, green open spaces and especially water- lakes, rivers, pools, ponds, oceans, waterfalls. Some of my interests are meditation, yoga, contemplation, reading, singing, playing guitar and harmonium, art and creative expression, philosophy, Eastern wisdom cultures (India, Tibet, South East Asia), plant medicine, Ayurveda, sacred ceremonies, travel, visiting temples and holy places, permaculture, gardening, psychology, consciousness, biology, and working to serve and harmonize our global community. I eat a vegetarian plant-based diet. My focus in life is on continually cultivating wisdom, prayer, morality, loving kindness, compassion, joy, and a purposeful existence for the benefit of others, overcoming challenges, and deepening in love, friendliness, openness, and gratitude each day.