Firstly, I'd like to make clear my passion for all pets, big or small, furry or not. I find animals to be innately wonderful, and pets to have a special connection with us and the way we move through and experience our world. I think every moment of a pet's life should be filled with the joy they fill us with, and that's why you can trust your pets with me :) My personal experience with pets and animals: in addition to being a pet owner myself my entire life, I have also taken care of the pets of friends, neighbors and family members while they are away for my entire adult life and my teenage years as well. Family comes to me for advice and for nail trims and baths, as well as daytime care for their animals. -------------------------------- As far as my professional experience, it is accumulatively 8 years in total, and I think it would be helpful to describe the roles I have had in the past. Adoption Services Lead – 4/2017-4/2018 Animal Humane Society, St. Paul, MN Work duties included play, enrichment, socializing, getting to know the animals, as well as cleaning work like litter boxes and cleaning the kennels and play yards. Lab Animal Attendant – 9/2015-9/2016 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Duties included poviding enrichment, play, exercise, and performing daily health checks on animals including dogs and cats. Cage, kennel and run cleaning. Boarding Coordinator – 6/2013-7/2015 Boarding Lead – 10/2012-6/2013 Now Boarding, Minneapolis, MN Duties included contacting clients regarding animal health and behavior concerns, from both daycare and boarding injuries as well as any apparent illnesses or refusal to eat or socialize, also scheduling appointments for and transporting animals to veterinary appointments in emergencies. Other tasks included grooming and medication administration. Boarding and Daycare Specialist – 10/2009-10/2012 Now Boarding, Minneapolis, MN I was responsible for feeding and medicating, following owner instructions, and supervising and managing large groups of dogs (up to 45 at a time supervised by 4 staff members together). What was especially important and fun for me about the job was getting to know clients' pets on a personal level so I would know how to treat them individually and what to expect from them in different situations. -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Currently I work part time (11 hours per week), my schedule there is Mon. 3pm-8pm and Friday 3pm-9pm. I work very close to my home. If your pets need walks/outs or medication during that time, my husband, Chris, is able to take care of those things if you are comfortable. Other than that my schedule is open, and we can go over details during a Meet-and-Greet. -------------------------------- My routine for my clients is to follow as closely as I can their own routine at home, as well as it coordinates with my schedule, at least maintaining similar conditions for eating and potty breaks whether that includes certain times and walks and/or yard time (and of course play and cuddles when they want it). I am sometimes available to stay overnight in the home as well (we can discuss) and will always be happy to water plants, get mail, etc. We'll schedule a meet and greet to exchange keys, go over your pets' routine and tour the house. --------------------------------