I'VE WORKED WITH ANIMALS FOR A LITTLE OVER TWENTY YEARS NOW -- volunteering with rescues and shelters, fostering rescue dogs, working for a dog-boarding / daycare facility, and providing private care for furbabies when their foster or forever families are away. As you might imagine from my profile picture, I'm not your typical dog lover. I've got a soft spot for all animals and ample experience caring for them too! (Along with cats and dogs, I have experience with a myriad of other creatures - birds, chinchillas, chickens, snakes, etc). I'd love to hear more about you and your pet's needs and will gladly answer any questions about myself so we can see if we might be a good fit. MY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES WORKING WITH ELDER DOGS AND ONES WITH OTHER SPECIAL MEDICAL / PHYSICAL / BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. I occasionally foster rescue dogs and also enjoy volunteering with them - taking rescues out for walks, grooming them, and introducing them to people at adoption events so they might have a chance to find a forever home where they can give and receive boundless love. No matter the context, I am passionate about treating them with the love, care, and respect they each deserve. Given my experience, I am comfortable working with dogs of all ages and a variety of needs, including: puppies, rescue dogs, seniors, dogs recovering from injuries or illness, dogs with mild to moderate behavioral issues, dog breeds that need a handler with confidence, pups with separation anxiety ONE-ON-ONE CARE IS PROMISED: When I'm their caregiver, your dog gets a ton of one-on-one attention from someone who understands they are a beloved family member. MORE ABOUT MY AVAILABILITY: I am a student at UH (studying Uchinaguchi at the Center for Okinawan Studies) but aside from classes, my schedule is rather flexible. I have some weekday spots available for regular mid-day walks/drop-ins and am also able to house-sit if you are looking for overnight care, ongoing companionship, and stability for your pet(s) while you're away. DON'T HESITATE TO DROP ME A LINE SO WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS AND SEE IF WE'RE A GOOD FIT FOR EACH OTHER! I am especially interested in establishing long-term relationships which provide greater stability and richer connection with your dog but occasional drop-ins or overnights are fine too.