Covid-19 Update: I am fully vaccinated against covid and I test weekly through Northeastern. Though I am able to do both visits and housesitting, as I am on pharmacy rotations, I may not be fully available during the day for housesitting. Please feel free to contact me so we can discuss a housesitting plan. Drop-ins can easily be worked around my schedule. Hi, I'm Michelle! Thanks for checking out my profile. I serve the Mission Hill, Brookline, Longwood, Fenway, Northeastern, Lower Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, Chinatown, South End, and Columbus areas. Background: At my home state in high school, I used to care for and walk my neighbor's dogs when they were away. After moving to Boston for Pharmacy School, Rover was the perfect opportunity for me to continue working with animals. Characteristics: I have an upbeat, positive attitude, and I am professional and easy to work with. When your pet is with me, I make every effort to provide the best possible care. I am extremely fast and reliable when communicating to best put your mind at ease while you're away. I take care instructions very seriously and do my best to fulfill any requests you may have, whether it's taking a lot of pictures, helping pets up and down stairs, or using certain techniques to best interact with them. As a pharmacy major, I understand the importance of giving meds accurately and on time. (I also send lots of photos, because in pharmacy, if you didn't document it, it didn't happen!) As a devoted animal lover, I learned Dog CPR and First Aid to best prepare for any dog/cat emergency. Pets are members of the family, and I would treat them as though they were my own. In addition, I take up to two clients per day to ensure proper care and timely arrivals (excluding holidays as I don't have class). Transportation: My preferred route of transportation is biking, so I request that your location is within 3 miles from me. Dog Walking + Pet Drop ins: I would love to walk your dogs through my neighborhood and its parks. If your pet is active and prefers jogging, I am able to provide that as well. In addition, engaging both cats and dogs with their favorite toys is fun for both me and the pets! Housesitting: Your home will be treated with the utmost respect, and I do my best to keep it clean and tidy. At bare minimum, my rate includes 2 walks, an extra potty break, and an overnight stay. Since I have no dependents and only take 2 clients at a time (excluding holidays), I am able to spend more time at your home throughout the day. This is usually (but not guaranteed) at least 16 hours a day and my pricing reflects that. I may leave for several hours at a time to go to class, the gym, work part time, and run errands. Though rare and will be discussed in advance, adjustments in pricing will be made for days I am unavailable during most of the day. In addition, hourly care pricing can be discussed depending on the circumstances, but I am unable to provide 24 hour care. Thus, I would not be the best fit if you are looking for care for a puppy who needs potty breaks every hour. I am also happy to do additional tasks such as watering plants, collecting mail, and bringing out the garbage. More about me: Other work experience: I currently work part time (mostly Saturdays) at a hospital in Boston. I used to work at Boston Medical Center, as a science teacher at a summer camp, and a calculus and biology tutor. Campus life: I am a P4 sixth year Pharmacy student at Northeastern University. I'm currently doing online rotations and am not on campus. I'm the treasurer of NCPA, a professional pharmacy club. I'm also a competitive powerlifter and enjoy lifting at my school's gym.