I previously worked in nursing, but I am now a full-time Investigator while pursuing my PhD in Forensic Psychology. Caring for others has always been a big part of who I am—and that absolutely includes animals! I have been around dogs my entire life and genuinely love caring for them. I grew up with a Shih Tzu who was with me from the time I was born until I was 20 years old. Over the years, I also had three Saint Bernards and a Lab, all of whom were incredibly loved and cared for throughout their lives. My Saint Bernards lived into old age, and unfortunately, my Lab eventually passed away from cancer. Today, I have Scrappy, who is 10, and Blue, my 11-year-old Bullmastiff, and I have had both of them since they were puppies. Scrappy was rescued after I took him in from the streets, and Blue required extra special care as a newborn when his mother became ill and could no longer nurse him. I bottle-fed him with formula and cared for him around the clock—and today, Blue is my service dog! What sets me apart from other pet sitters is the amount of hands-on experience, patience, and genuine care I bring with me. I’ve cared for dogs of all different sizes, from a Shih Tzu to Saint Bernards and a Bullmastiff, as well as puppies, seniors, rescues, and dogs requiring additional care. My nursing background has also made me very attentive to changes in behavior and wellbeing and comfortable taking detailed instructions seriously. Most importantly, I understand that someone’s dog isn’t “just a pet”—they’re family. When someone trusts me with their dog, I want them to feel confident knowing their baby is being cared for by someone who will treat them with the same patience, attention, affection, and responsibility that I give my own. ❤️🐾