Hello, my name is Nerissa, but my nickname is Jay! I'm a full-time graphic design student who enjoys caring for all kinds of animals in my spare time. - Summer Regulars 💌 Due to the high temperatures and heat during the summer, I will be on the lookout for heat intolerance & heat exhaustion, as this poses a real threat to dogs in Florida, especially with double-coated furbabies! I will make sure your pet in my care gets to have shaded and sniff enrichment time. - I always make sure to carry a dog water bottle as well to keep your pup hydrated, healthy, and comfortable. Regular walks will start back up after the summer heat simmers down. - Pet Care Experience 🐶🐈🦎 I have always been around pets ever since I was a child. I currently have two cats, 3 dogs, and a leopard gecko. I always make pet care a priority as a pet owner. I do lots of research on pet behaviors and am not afraid to ask questions. I have experience with fostering animals from week-old kittens to getting them socialized and ready to spend their lives in a fur-ever home! Within my own home, I love practicing commands with my recently adopted foster fail, Squirrel. I research force-free & reward-based training methods that I have started to implement into our lives as a hobby. Patience is the key when it comes to building a strong bond with your pup. I always strive to understand dogs' body language and what they're trying to communicate with us. I have lots of experience with Senior pets and love helping them thrive in their environment, whether that be administering and sticking with a medication routine, being couch potatoes together, or simply spending time outside sunbathing. On the other hand, I also have lots of experience with high-energy animals who need that mental stimulation and enrichment. I absolutely love providing all animals with stimulation, whether that be sniff walks, puzzle toys, or dog or cat TV. I have cared for animals with different needs, whether that be behaviorally, by age, or medical needs. I can administer and provide oral medications on a set schedule for any furbabies that might need it. Safety Requirements ⚠️ I do require a meet & greet (free of charge) to ensure your furbabies are comfortable with me in their environment. During this meeting, I want to know everything about your pets. - What's their favorite toy? Any medications or supplements that need to be given each day? Where's their room or crate for decompression time? Do they have a favorite rug that they sit on? What might trigger your pup, and do they have any reactivities? etc.