I am a life-long lover of animals. For as long as I can remember, I am the person all of my friends, family members, and acquaintances rely on to take care of their pets when they are unable. I have experience taking care of dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, ferrets, and the occasional rat, mouse, or gerbil. I am proud to say that I also have experience taking care of pets who require extra special attention due to age and/or have special medical needs. My dog, Zain, was with us until she was almost 19 years old. She was a Black Lab mix. She had cancer, arthritis, and other minor ailments. She ate special food that was prescribed by her vet and was on several medications. I am proud to say that whenever people met her, they were always shocked at how young she looked and acted. Rest assured that if you have an older pet, I can empathize and am happy to take care of them. Before my recent move to Houston I watched two Schipperkes on a regular basis. Jazzi (she played the big sister role of the two) has a history of seizures. She was on special medications that had to be given on a strict schedule. When Jazzi went into a seizure, I knew exactly what her owner does in detail and I replicated that as requested. Jazzi was always safe with me because I made sure to keep a special eye on her. She quickly learned to trust me and warn me when she felt a seizure coming on. I provide a free phone consultation (or we can meet at a pet-friendly coffee shop if you prefer) to new customers where I am happy to provide references, answer any questions you may have, and basically get to know you, your pet and your needs.