Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, triggers/anxieties, particular quirks, and/or a history of aggression. I am absolutely comfortable and willing to accommodate the first three aforementioned conditions, however, I do not accept bookings with aggressive animals. I know that it can be inconvenient when you have an aggressive animal, because they may not be aggressive at all times, but animals with even occasional aggressive tendencies are best cared for by boarders/vets who have the ability to keep both your pet, and themselves, safe. Please understand and respect that this is both in the best interest of your pet, and in the best interest of myself and my own personal safety (this applies for any and all other sitter(s) that you contact)<3

Dogs: I LOVE to play fetch, give lots of pets, and run around with puppers! I love to walk just about anywhere, and I walk fairly fast (given the fact that I was a college athlete and love to get a workout in while walking your dog (which they love, FYI)). Obviously, if they are an older/senior dog I take it slower; I always follow the dog's lead in terms of energy! Additionally, I allow lots of time for sniffs, as it has been found to be extremely healthy for dogs' development and overall wellbeing. I do my best to adhere to the comfort level of the dog and give them engagement, comfort, stimulation, and love; I don't often come across dogs who were rescued and have past trauma that makes them scared of specific/particular things (ex. people walking at them and such), however, I do have some experience with these dogs and have the ability to make them feel comforted and safe if given a heads-up beforehand. Additionally, I will talk to your dog in a baby-voice (conveniently, you wont be around to get annoyed by it) and act like a hyper puppy playmate to make them have the best, most fun time that they can while their beloved owner(s) is/are away. Cats: I very much follow the lead for kitties! I know that cats can have very diverse and distinct personalities, and can get very stressed when away from their owners; therefore, I try to make them feel as comfortable as possible. I will always attempt to play with them but, if they seem scared or avoidant, I will follow their lead and simply sit on the floor after completing my tasks. This allows them to assert their dominance by sitting on an elevated surface and feeling more in-control of the situation, while still providing company/human presence (not to toot-my-own-horn, but I have often gotten even the most avoidant cats to let me pet them by the end of my visit(s)):). I love to give kitties treats (if allowed to do so by owners), and talk to them a lot to give them lots of engagement (meowing back is also something I do often... sounds weird but cat owners definitely feel me on that one --or maybe I'm just weird). Tldr; I follow the comfort level of the cat and try my best to give them engagement, comfort, stimulation, and love.