*update about rates and cancellations at bottom ABOUT ME Backstory: I lost my dog in 2022 😔 (but found after 2 full years), so I began volunteering at AAS/APA!, fostering, and working for Rover as a way to both emotionally cope but also help my community with their pets. My Dog: I currently have a female german shepherd, she is good with dogs and spends a lot of time with dozens of different dogs-big and small. If your pets are comfortable with other dogs, I’d happily connect my pup and your pup/s together!! Safety: Animals are like kids to me and I always treat them with love and respect. I’ll never leave the house without AirTagging your pets. I’m always prepared with a doggy backpack filled with first aid materials and doggy pepper spray to protect your pups. Experience: At 24 I began to foster shelter dogs and have found homes for 12 doggos already! I've fostered puppies and older dogs. Many of the dogs I have cared for have behavioral problems or need special or sensitive care. I am patient and gentle for every animal I care for. I have cared for big puppies like Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and German shepherds. I’m familiar and understanding of jumpers, barkers, biters and scratchers. I’ve even been badly bitten by one of my foster dogs but that didn’t make me love him any less. I really love animals especially dogs. Love for animals: I have learned people raise and treat their pets differently but they are all loved immensely. For any pet I care for, I always say the words "I love you!!". Those words of affirmation, despite the animal not knowing what they mean, give off positive, loving, and warm energy which makes animals feel comforted and safe. Always vocalize to your pets you love them! I see all pets as members of the family. I treat my own pet as if she is my child and feel that pets should be given the same love, attention, and support as any other member of the family. I always let my pups sleep in bed with me. You can be assured that your pet will be safe, happy, and treated lovingly! *NOTE: I will always make your pets my #1 priority but I work multiple jobs and run a normal amount of errands. For house sitting I cannot stay at home 24/7, though I do my best to stay with your pets as much as possible. If permitted, I typically take my dogs with me when visiting friends or family around town or even quick errands for doggy car rides. I promise your pets will be safe, loved and cared for. You will get tons of HQ photos of your pets!! Policy Regarding Constant Care: If you need to book a house sitting in which your pets need constant care longer than 8 hours at a time, there may be an additional hourly rate applied to the booking. Constant care meaning, pets that cannot be left alone for any period of time. Update: I’ve had to up my rates recently. I really hate to do this because I initially started Rover and pet care not for the money but for the pets and emotional support. The animals and meeting you all have helped me a lot with social anxiety and interacting with new people every day and taking on big responsibilities. That being said, I am willing to negotiate and make compromises with my rates if you are interested in me but are concerned bc of the prices. Times are a bit rough right now and the nearly 30-40% fee taken out by rover is just too much! If you are a repeat client please know im happy to lock your current rates. ALSO: I had to change my cancellation policy to 3 days only because it was becoming too common for clients to book me and then cancel with no reason or communication last minute. That being said, I am very flexible with refunds and cancellations. Please know, that I will likely give a full refund to you even if you are not within the cancellation policy timeline as long as if you communicate with me and give a solid reason.