**11/23 - thank you for your interest! At this time, I am not accepting any new clients due to an already full schedule with regular clients. ** Hello! Thank you so much for checking out my profile! My name is Maddie; I am an animal lover with tons of pet experience! I’ve been pet sitting with Rover for over seven years! In that time, I have cared for hundreds of animals from tiny puppies and kittens, to pigs, snakes, frogs, and macaws. I personally share my home with my two dogs, Ellie the 9 year old border collie and Yoshi the Icelandic Sheepdog puppy, and many exotic animals (birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, rabbits, and invertebrates). I've dedicated my life to providing the best possible care for my own animals and my client’s animals. My weekends and free time are spent dog training and competing with my show dogs, so availability can be limited some weekends when I’m traveling for shows. At home and at work, I live and breathe pets - and I love what I do! At 19, I completed the 4H dog project in Ohio, and earned the highest level of honor at state fair two years in a row; my eldest dog took top junior rally obedience dog In 2018! My dogs are both Advanced Canine Good Citizens (Community Canines). My cat and my late dog were trained and certified therapy animals, and I would frequently take them to nursing homes, schools, and library reading programs. I began volunteering with a non-profit animal rescue in 2012, where I microchipped and vaccinated new incoming pets before they were adopted. With that, I am very comfortable administering injectable medications to pets. In January 2019 I renewed my pet first aid and CPR certification by successfully completing an advanced animal first aid class. Before Rover, I worked in a veterinary hospital as a veterinary assistant as well as a holistic pet food store where I have received the top award in the business for customer service. In addition to my own pets, I was a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in the state of Ohio and worked with injured and orphaned wild animals. I have extensive experience with all sorts of animals and feel comfortable working with all breeds and species. If you have a puppy, I'd love to tell you about how I can help your pup become a more well rounded and fearless dog while I do regular stop ins by early socialization techniques and basic obedience training! I am here for you and your pet for their entire life, pup/kitten to senior; I love them all! I have many senior clients that need a little extra help and I’m perfectly happy to offer them extra TLC and assistance while you’re away. Currently I have many of the same clients that I’ve had since I began Rover here in Michigan in 2018, and I’d love to offer you the same level of dependability and service. My repeat clients become as dear to me as my own animals and I’ll do everything I can to provide top quality care and any assistance you may need throughout your pet’s life. Please let me know if I can provide any more information for you; I look forward to meeting you and your pets!