I have 15 years of personal experience caring for animals of all types and as part of a military family, I know how stressful it can be to leave your animal to someone else's care while you travel or work long hours. I want to make it a positive experience for you and for your pet and I want you to feel confident that your pet is being cared for the same way you would care for them. About me: Growing up, my family always had animals and I have always loved them. Currently, I have a senior cane corso. I'm very comfortable with large breeds but love small breeds just as much! I recently adopted a senior Chihuahua and it has been awesome getting to know him. My previous dog was a rescued Bullmastiff. I got to provide her with a loving home for 5 years until she lost a battle to cancer at 9 years old. Caring for her, I gained experience with giving oral medications, post surgery care and end of life care. I also have experience looking after cats and livestock animals. Besides my dog, I currently own and care for fish, chickens, pigs, cows and goats. So I'm comfortable around pets big or small! I am not afraid of hard work or the messes that animals can sometimes cause. I believe that animals are a part of your family and as such, I have no problem following your instructions to a T. You know your animal and his/her needs better than anyone else! I am reliable and always follow through with my commitments. I am healthy and have no problems with lifting or physical activity so no matter your pets energy level, I can match it! I won't mind if your furry friend needs a little extra attention or TLC. I genuinely love animals and I'd love to meet yours! Before Providing Care... I like to do meet and greets before caring for any animal. I want to get to know them and you so that I can provide a great experience for both of you. I also want to hear about any quirks or traits your animal might have (food agression, painful joints, high prey drive, etc.). None of these things will prevent me from caring for your pet, I just want to know so I can help mitigate any negative experiences. I also want to know of any special care your pet requires (medication, being carried down stairs, food allergies, etc.) So that I can keep your pet as happy and healthy as possible. Lastly, we'll go over your expectations and instructions for care to ensure that you're comfortable and know that I am caring for your pet in the standard that they are used to.