While you are away your dog's needs will be taken care of! I have a love for all dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and ages. About this sitter: I am a young professional with a passion for animals. I love playing with them, walking them, or just enjoying their company. I love to explore the outdoors but also like being a couch potato. I have a very easy going, personable attitude. I am compassionate, responsible, and very accommodating of others. As a member of your family I will take great care of your dog ensuring its well being and happiness until you come back! For over 5 years I was able to house sit and dog sit for close friends of mine many times. They had two dogs, an older pit bull and a young Italian mastiff (cane corso). Usually lasting 4-5 days at a time I would be responsible for their house and care of the dogs. I have experience taking them in car rides, to new parks, swimming in the backyard pool, administering medicine, as well as dealing with unhappy dogs during lightning and thunder storms. I have been dog sitting in NYC for the last 3 years and now I'm ready to pick it back up after moving to Charleston! Why I love dog sitting My first memory of loving a dog is when I was 5 or 6. At a young age any visit to my grandma's house meant I was able to play and walk her dog all day and night, my favorite thing to do! My family always referred to him as "Melissa's dog". I believe I form a great bond with dogs and they always steal my attention when nearby! My experience administering medication Yes, I have experience administering pills and drops to a dog as well as drops to my pet cat. If you give me instructions on what needs to be done I would be more than happy to do it.