Hello there! My name is Natalie. I recently reopened my Rover account after being on an hiatus for the past few years. We’ve been living in some beautiful but remote parts of the southwest so there wasn’t much need or use for Rover in our lives. We are open to caring for ALL KINDS of fur babies!.. we’ve traveled quite a bit with our pets and know the struggle of finding a safe and dependable sitter! I've had all kinds of animals growing up. Everything from ducks and goats to birds, hamsters, cats & dogs! I very recently lost my 15 year old dachshund. I treated my dog as well as I'd treat a human. As you can imagine I’m missing her a ton and looking for some furry affection to fill my time. She had a specific diet and was sick towards the end so I’m very familiar with special needs and administering medication. My professional animal experiences includes volunteering for P.A.W.S., where I assisted in raising abandoned new born kittens. Many times they'd still have umbilical cords and their eyes hadn't yet opened. I also worked as a receptionist at an emergency vet as one of my first jobs. Working with animals is extremely rewarding!