My name is Maddie and I graduated from UConn in May 2022 studying animal science and pathobiology on a pre-vet track in the honors program. I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian since I was four, and I absolutely love all animals - especially dogs. I will be attending UC Davis for veterinary school starting in August, but I am available from May to the middle of July for pet sitting. Please message me if you have any questions or if you would like to know which days I have more flexible availability! Along with playing a large role in caring for my family dogs since I was 8 as well as a cat, a gerbil, and numerous fish, I have volunteered at dog shelters and obtained hundreds of hours of hands-on dog experience with dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments. I have spent over 200 hours working at a doggie daycare/boarding facility where I handled playgroups of up to 15 dogs at a time. Since I was a teenager, I’ve also done plenty of dog walking and pet sitting of all kinds (dogs, cats, exotics, etc) with a main goal of providing the best care for your pets and keeping their stress low while you’re away. Since March 2021, I have been a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have raised, trained, and socialized a male black lab named Alfie since he was 8 weeks old. I learned a lot during all of my past animal experiences and I loved pretty much every second of it! I have also interned at veterinary hospitals and have learned a lot about pet health, handling, and behavior through this as well as how to administer oral and injectable medication. I am open to special requests and simply want your pet to be the most well-cared for and comfortable as they can be. I am responsible, trustworthy, and happiest whenever I am with a dog, and I hope you'll choose me to be your pet's new friend.