I've had dogs and cats my entire life. At one point I had five dogs, three cats, two horses, a potbellied pig, and a donkey. I'm familiar with the needs of different types of animals, as well as needs based on age and individual personality. As a result, I am very flexible. I am also a member of a state animal rescue team that responds to animal hoarding situations, natural disasters, and other events that would necessitate care. In my last job, I worked at a crime lab that was right next door to the humane society and on my lunch, I would volunteer to walk dogs or create online profiles for adoptable cats so I have had experience with many breeds and behaviors. I have worked in law enforcement my entire career so I am thoroughly background checked. I am available for other needs, such as bringing in mail, watering plants, filling up the pool, or anything else needed to keep your home safe and in order while you are away. I work full-time Tuesday through Friday, 7:15am to 5:15pm so I am available at 5:30pm on those days. Saturday through Monday I am off so I can hang out for longer periods of time, walk more frequently, take trips to the dog beach, or whatever special attentions are desired. I have just one cat at the moment. She is a diva and has a door that lets her in and out of the house onto her catio, which she enjoys on her own schedule. She is indoor only so she does not have access to the outside world for safety reasons. I have a fenced-in yard for visiting dogs and I often have friends' and family members' dogs over to keep us company while we visit. As far as the client is concerned, I interact based on the pet's needs. All pets are different and have various requirements depending on type of animal, age, personality, energy level, physical ability, etc. I interact and provide care based on these needs, which is why meeting and talking about the client's and pet's needs in advance is so important. It also gives the client peace of mind and gives the pet the opportunity to check me out.