My name is Maria, I'm a huge animal lover and would love to care for your pet! This includes anything from boarding your furry friend at my place, dropping by your home to feed/etc., dog walking, etc. Let me start out by saying that I love all kinds of animals. I currently live in an apartment with my fiance and our 5 year old Australian cattle dog/ border collie/ probably a bunch of other breeds mutt Lucy who we rescued about 3 years ago. Lucy is up-to-date on her vaccines and gets along with everyone- human, canine, or otherwise. If your dog is not dog-friendly, Lucy loves to stay at her grandparents' house down the road; this is not a problem at all! Our apartment has 2 fenced-in dog runs that your dog could use as well as a riverfront trail for hikes. We also have a dog grooming room, so if you'd like, I can return your buddy freshly washed and fluffed! On a professional note, I have worked at the Humane Animal Rescue League (HAR) of Western PA for about 9 years now. At HAR, I am a certified S.T.A.R. (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) dog trainer and walker. I volunteer at the HAR walking, feeding, playing with, cuddling, and teaching commands to the dogs. As a S.T.A.R. dog trainer, I work with dogs who need additional training in order to placed on the adoption floor. This could mean anything from teaching the dog settling techniques, potty training, etc. I love walking and playing with dogs most of all and am strong enough to handle the big pups! I also have experience with administering pills and insulin injections. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with all kinds of animals. Additionally, I have been pet-sitting for some of my clients for over 10 years. I can genuinely tell you that I love animals and would treat your pet like they were my own. Please message me with any questions, I can be flexible based on you and your pet's needs.