Quality service is guaranteed! Petsitting is my only job. I love on and spoil your baby the entire time. I recently retired but don't own any of my own for the 1st time in my life. I grew up taking care of lots of pets (that's me in my photos). Dogs and kitties have always been a part of my life so spoiling yours definitely makes me happy and I love it! My little pug passed away. That broke my heart so I am looking to pamper & care for your furbuddy under 30 lbs. ❤️ You will have peace of mind whether you bring your baby to my house or I watch your fur family at yours. I am able to give a discount to new Rover clients! It brings pure joy into my heart to hear the pitter patter of paws around me or have a sleeping furbaby on my lap. My history: I was a General Manager for 20 years and took my furry babies to work with me everyday along with everywhere they were allowed. I watched my daughter's three kitties constantly as she loves to travel. I have lots of love to give and all the time in the world to attend to your baby around the clock so you can certainly relax during your pet parent getaway. I prepare for my guests by getting all of my errands, housework and chores done before your booking so we can enjoy playtime, lap naps and leisurely walks during your baby's time with me. Spoiling is my specialty! Many fur babies of all kinds have been in my family. My last little one (the black pug pictured on my profile) was adopted at one year old and it was love at first site. Samantha had my heart ❤️ for 15 beautiful years and her passing at almost 16 years old was my most devastating pet loss . We were buds and I still miss her. I am not going to adopt again. I believe being a pet grandmother is my new calling since I won't be able to have children grandbabies. Samantha was so well behaved that we were welcome everywhere and inseparable. My experience, common sense, and responsible, helicopter mom approach will put you at ease while in my hands. Our time together is one on one time and I never leave them alone in the house or outside in the yard even though it's fenced in. I keep my eyes on them. Even the pickiest eaters will cave in to my approaches. I will be petsitting forever so your baby will be treated as my own and protected from harm for years to come. My neighborhood is very nice. There is only one way in and out so our streets don't have a lot of outside traffic. The neighbors drive slow and in the 26 years I've lived here I've only seen one little terrior running loose and I have biked and roller bladed down every street many times. I caught the terrior and my neighbor and I jumped in her car with him on my lap and went ringing doorbells asking neighbors if they knew the owner. Within 15 minutes the owner pulled up right behind us. That's how fast the word spread that we were looking for him! He said his gate was accidentally left open. I know most of the dogs that live close to me. I keep my eye on my guests and the happenings around us. I am good in emergencies but thankfully it's a pretty boring neighborhood. All pups (but the joy- running terrior) are walking leashed to their person and there are sidewalks. Mine were always in tow and on the go but I definitely enjoy being a homebody since Covid forced me to stay home. I thankfully never got it. That is when my petsitting for friends and family slowed down. I posted on Rover and booked sweet Honey in five minutes! We loved each other! Her parents are military and they got transfer orders to Florida though. Another favorite pup guest moved recently too. A lot of my goings-on have changed with all the new traffic every where so I would love to meet and love on some new furbabies. Since Covid and the respiratory infection threat for canines, I have adjusted to staying in and am more careful than ever. Doting on and spoiling my regulars in a home atmosphere is more challenging but does work because they are always happy to see me. Some even protest when it's time to leave but I think they are just mad at their parent for leaving them. 😂 Me and your bestie will have a fun time while you have a worry free getaway. Your sweet baby will be in a calm environment here doing whatever he/she enjoys. I go with their flow. Keeping only one at a time in my home gives us time to bond and that's so important especially if your baby likes to be an "only" pup. I am especially good with the spoiled, dramatic, "extra" ones as long as they listen and are well behaved. We had many different dogs, cats, birds, fish, turtles, pet mice and my little sister even rescued a bat with a broken wing. It was outside in a make shift crate with a popsicle stick to fix his wing (we were really young) until our mom discovered it. I was a stay at home mom with a low volume daycare so my little girl could have playmates. Our neighbor's doggie had puppies and we adopted one when she was four. We loved her! Her nickname was Miss Priss because she was so particular but she had the patience of a Saint. My daughter dressed her in clothes before it was a thing (1989) and she sat in the toy grocery cart or wherever she put her. They played hide and seek. They were too cute. She passed away after only 10 sweet short years. We were all devastated. My daughter started adopting kitties and after two years, I was gifted my pug. Samantha attached to me like glue. I also adopted an abandoned 8 month old mixed Chow & Corgi, Molly, who was living outside at a floor tile business and locked inside the gates on weekends. Someone near my old office moved and left her behind which was unfortunately common. I used to rescue many strays and find them homes there but Molly's chill demeanor got into my heart. I loaded her up on the spot. I can confidently take care of up to 3 kitties and/or pups for you in your home. They know their routines and the more the merrier because they keep me busy. I loved watching Amanda to the Rescue and Too Cute when they were on TV. To sum it all up, the most important thing is the safety of your best friend(s) and the trusting relationship that we will build having fun. A Family History: My daughter graduated from the College of Charleston with a double major (Hospitality & Business). She bought her own house when she was only 24 years old in downtown Charleston. She had been renting down there and we both love downtown. I wish I would have done that! I bought in West Ashley when Village Green was being built. She has a great job and gets lots of vacation time. She has given me three Grandkitties. Only the youngest one is still with us. Sadly two have passed away. The youngest is 18 years old now. I used to housesit all three at once with two flights of stairs and loved it! They were all over the house and there was never a dull moment. ❤️ My pug and I were in the "Pug Meet Up Group". I loved it but Samantha wasn't a fan after some rambunctious pugs were wrestling near her and accidentally popped one of her Halloween costume balloons our 1st meeting. She would sit in my lap the whole time every time. She won first place at Halloween party when I made her 🍇 grapes. It's on their website and in my pictures. I loved petting all the other pugs. They ran around in a circle at Petsmart getting love from everyone. I miss having her because whenever we went to the Riverfront Park or the lake people gathered around us for a closer look. Probably from her cuteness and they are known for not biting. ♥️ Favorite Childhood Pets: Jackie was our neighbor's dog who was living outside of our neighbor's house in her doghouse with a new litter of pups when we moved in the house across the street. My dad moved them inside our house (with permission). We lived in Goose Creek, SC. She lived with us the rest of her life. Even he cried when our sweet girl passed. ♥️ We adopted a German Sheppard puppy, Snoopy, and he was fun and playful. I hatched a duck from an egg (in our school Science lab incubator) and Snoopy let him ride on his back. They were friends. Then we adopted a white Siberian Husky puppy, Nikko. He was a really good quiet dog. He never barked. Then after Nikko, my mom got Muffin. No one knows what she really was but she was a sweetheart! I learned a lot growing up with big dogs. I know they are all unpredictable whether big or small so I prefer the lighter, smaller pups that can sit in my lap. I can also pick them up and carry them when I need to. My Dad saved one of our beloved Jackie's still born puppies by clearing his mouth and doing CPR! He is our Hero. I was only 7 years old but that had a lasting impact on me! We always teased him that he blew too much air in him because he was the biggest of the litter and the last to get adopted! I have personally been there and assisted in the delivery of three litters of puppies (including the one with CPR) and one litter of kittens that wasn't even ours. She came in and had them in our closet!! There's nothing like it. 💓💓💓 I can absolutely promise you that I can stay one step ahead of your baby. I have seen it all! My pups had a baby pool in the back yard, a pack n' play playpen for shady naps at the lake or park, a stroller when they got older for the beach, farmers market and shopping around downtown, a carrier that attached to my bike, a basket on my bike for the littles, a bed in every room, and toys/treats for days. You can see from my pictures that we stayed pretty happy having fun! Mine always went on errands safely crated in the car. I donated everything though after Samantha. I didn't know then I'd take up petsitting for the rest of my life! I will 99% of the time keep your baby at home until we know each other. We don't do dog parks ever and I keep them leashed to me or tethered on a line while outside with me just to be on the safe side until I totally trust them to not be a curious escape artist. For the kitties, we can play and snuggle or they can do their own thing. I keep their litter boxes clean and to the level they like. I keep their bowls clean and can easily feed separately or watch them eat if one is a food stealer! I can responsibility keep track of any medicine schedule while you are away even insulin injections. We have snuggles and TV time in the bed at night to wind down. Please bring your pups crate or bed if that is where they feel safe sleeping. Bring their favorite blanky, something that smells like you, treats they love and favorite indestructible toys to make their stay as comfortable and familiar as possible. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 I play with them and they can sit on my lap or have attention whenever they want it. I treat all furbabies like they are my own no matter what and make them feel as comfortable as I would want someone to treat mine.