I have experience with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, as well as cats, birds, and reptiles. I appreciate creatures of all sorts. Growing up, my family always had a dog that was an important part of the family, as well as a couple birds when I was younger. Later, I worked at the neighborhood pet store, acquiring experience with a variety of species. My partner Stephanie and I have a very excited 5 year old Black/Chocolate Lab named Dream as well as 2 cats. One still half wild, raised outdoors until we took him in and the other odd and lazy, raised in doors from a kitten. My approach is one of respect and patience; friends can attest that I have a natural communication with animals. I make sure to greet any animal I meet rather than rush them, allowing them to smell me and begin a relationship of trust between us. I go to school full time during the week, but am done by the early afternoon. Otherwise, I am very flexible and willing to work with you as needed. While I am new to this, I am very excited about making new friends all while supporting myself.