🐾 ABOUT ME 🐾 I have loved animals ever since I can remember myself! Growing up, I had three pet rats, a hamster, a Guinea pig, and a dog. They all shaped me into somebody who loves and respects animals, but my dog Argo (Chow-Chow/GSD mix) changed my life when he was gifted to me for my 9th birthday. We spent 15 wonderful years together, and my favorite childhood memories revolve around us hiking in the woods, fields, and along lakes in beautiful Latvia (where I'm originally from). He wasn't just a dog to me, he was like my little brother. Dog people will understand. Now I have a 6-year-old rescue Siberian Husky, and she's my baby. She's a ball of energy and is always looking for attention and new friends. Sometimes her excitement turns into leash aggression, so I've learned to be cautious when approaching other dogs on walks - a great skill to have if you're a dog owner or walker! We happen to live with three other dogs (small, medium & large), so I handle a funny bunch of personalities on a daily basis, and I am used to a house full of dogs! 🚑 FUN FACT 🚑 I drive a retired ambulance. My dog and I will embark on a long-term cross-country adventure with it in the fall/winter of 2023. Since it's my only vehicle, I try to use it for transportation whenever possible. However, if, for any reason, parking it at or near your home is not possible, I'm happy to use alternate modes of transportation to do petsittings. 🐾 MY EXPERIENCE 🐾 I started dog walking and pet sitting in 2015 and have been doing it on and off since then. Over the years, I built long-lasting relationships on Rover and other platforms. For a couple of years, I was even running my pet care business with other team members, but unfortunately, the Covid pandemic put an end to it. I have walked almost any kind of dog you can imagine – from miniature to giant breeds to various rescue mutts. There have been three-legged dogs (as I learned, the loss of a leg does not slow them down!); senior dogs that became very dear to my heart; rambunctious puppies; friendly and reactive dogs; and many more. I've also visited many cats and even won over some shyer kitties. I also have years of experience walking two large dogs simultaneously. 🐾 WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT WHEN I CARE FOR YOUR PETS 🐾 For a breakdown of what each service includes, please see a different section of my profile below (currently only offering Housesitting in your home). I always care for your pets like they were my own, which means that I try to get to know them and give what's best for them - whether it be a fast-paced walk or a slower stroll around the neighborhood, a bit of playtime or cuddle after the walk. That said, I always follow your instructions to the best of my ability to ensure that the pet's routines are not disturbed while you're away. I also keep the pet parents in the loop if I notice any potential issues like a soft stool or unwanted behavior. I'm known to send detailed updates and great photos of your pets after walks, visits, and during overnight stays. :)