I have never lived without a dog in my life. A life of volunteering at a shelter, and a childhood of living with and caring for dogs, cats, ducks, chickens and horses has given me great respect for the keen senses animals possess. I am gentle and love to bond with creatures and believe in praise and kindness. . I am dependable, flexible and will follow instructions and very experienced in administering medication and tending to a special diet or physical needs. PIicking up poop is no problem. Some dogs and cats can be very shy and require a little extra effort to gain trust and bond. I am retired most recently from part time administrative work and prior to that 25 years of full time Real Estate sales in Massachusetts. I am a very physically fit retired Grandmother caring for my adopted dog that has multiple medical needs. I am new to Rover as a sitter/walker but have used the services in the past for my dogs. I found it hard to find a sitter available in the morning or afternoons because everyone worked. So I do have great availability and I hope to meet many happy wagging tails, purring cats.and satisfied pet owners. I just recently signed on as a walker/sitter and can provide references, my background and driver's record have been cleared by Rover.