4.9

My services come with over 20 plus years of hands-on personal pet care experience. I've cared for pets professionally and consistently since 2022. I've raised and cared for dogs (from birth to senior), cats (kitten to senior), reptiles, and fish — including large (100+ lbs) and small dog breeds (5 lbs), and short to long-haired domestic cats. My most impactful and educational personal experience was raising my Frenchie from puppyhood all the way through his senior years, which gave me a deep understanding of how a pet's needs change across every life stage, plus the specific needs of bully breeds. I also bring professional experience on top of my extensive personal pet care background. I spent 9 months as Front Desk Reception/Dog Handler at a dog daycare and boarding facility, where I monitored group play and was in-house trained and certified to identify, understand, and respond to a dog's body language efficiently and effectively. These skills translate directly into how I assess if I'm the right fit to care for your pet. They also inform whether an additional meeting with you present would help establish positive association, familiarity, and trust between your pet and I. Also, they shape how I prioritize safety in situations like dog parks or new environments. I also worked front desk at a veterinary clinic for 15 months, where I completed Fear Free training. I'm experienced and comfortable administering medication to both dogs and cats — including pilling and administering liquid medicine — and I currently care for multiple repeat clients whose dogs have emotional or physical special needs requiring medication, specific care protocols, and/or specialty meal prep. I'm Pet CPR certified (currently in the process of re-certifying) and am researching additional education certifications, since pet caregiving is a genuine special interest of mine and I make a point of staying current on developments in the field. I offer feeding, medicating, walks, play, and cuddle time. My time in front desk roles across the pet care industry sharpened my communication skills — I check in frequently and concisely so you're never left wondering how your pet's day is going. I'm flexible with my schedule and available for overnights or extended daytime visits. For pets who do best with no more than 2–4 hours of alone time at a time, I'm happy to build a custom schedule around that — just reach out and we can also discuss compensation for more frequent or extended care.