ABOUT ME: Animals have always been a part of my family—cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, rats, bunnies—and you bet they get all of the love and attention they deserve! Our Irish Wolfhound, Tara, was with us for about 6 years, and our many cats (Merlin, Arthur, Whiskey, Spookie, Chipsy, & Snowy) have filled our home for over 25 years. Snowy, our reigning cat now, just turned 18 years old! As a nature-lover and an advocate for getting outside (a true Coloradan), I'm always trying to stay active, whether that means practicing yoga, running, hiking, swimming, or a taking a leisurely walk around the block. My summer schedule is much more flexible than most, which allows me more time for dog- and house-sitting. I would love to have your dog join me on some outdoor adventures! I'm a writer, teacher, and graduate student in western Massachusetts, so I spend long periods of time living in both CO and MA. I update my calendar regularly for details about my availability and services, however, this is what my general schedule of location looks like throughout the year so that you can plan accordingly when looking for a sitter: September – November = in MA December – January = in CO January – April = in MA May – August = in CO EXPERIENCE: For the last few years I've been lucky enough to house-sit for friends and family members to take care of their furry family. (Primarily cats and dogs, however, I'm happy to give your plants and fish some love too!) I've encountered dogs with all types of personalities—lazy, mellow, excited, hyper, sassy, rude, disobedient, etc.—and in my experience, having patience with your pets and a respect for their individual personalities is crucial for good pet-care. And of course, above all, lots of love! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *I often receive several requests at a time to house-sit for the same dates; please keep in mind that I will always accept the request from whoever commits to book first. Therefore, please be ready to schedule a meet & greet ASAP. If I get another request for the same dates from someone who is ready to book right away and you have not already scheduled a meet & greet and/or confirmed the booking, I will accept the request from the person who is ready to book right away. If this happens, I will let you know right away. *If you don't require me to stay in your home overnight while house-sitting, please communicate this with me and provide details of the pet-care required (how many house-visits your pet needs, how much time you'd like me to spend with your pet per day, etc.). *My home is located only a few blocks away from our trusted animal hospital (driving time = 5 minutes or less) in case of emergency.