I am writing this to give my support for Maddie Frey’s application to become a Rover dog sitter. I have known Maddie since the summer of 2013 and have been her direct supervisor during her participation in the Summer Teen Volunteer and Junior Zookeepers programs at Cosley Zoo. Over the years that I have known Maddie, I have witnessed her love and passion for all animals. At the zoo Maddie is one of our certified animal handlers and public presenters. In order to obtain these certifications, Maddie attended multiple training sessions and passed written and demonstration tests for each of the species she handles (three-toed box turtles, chickens, rabbits, and African pygmy hedgehogs). These tests are very difficult and those looking to obtain certification must learn all about the animals' natural history as well as proper ways to handle, signs of stress that may be observed in each species, and basic daily care needs. To maintain her certification Maddie comes in at least once a month and handles each species for ten minutes and does at least two animal encounters for our visitors. With Maddie's animal knowledge and responsibilities at the zoo I believe that she could be an excellent Rover dog sitter. Thank you for allowing me to provide input to your selection process.