Greetings neighbor! My name is Nicole and I am a experienced animal caretaker, currently working full time in the city as a graphic designer as well as a part-time dog walker/sitter. I'm local to Philadelphia, and grew up perusing my love of animals through advocacy, volunteering, and dog walking. My passion for animals led me to work directly with many different dog breeds gaining the knowledge of the varied different behavioral types. This experience has led me to become a dedicated animal caretaker. I understand how important it is for your animal to feel comfortable, safe, and loved while you are away and I strive to achieve nothing less. The services I provide are: Dog walking, overnight pet sitting, park playing services, small animal feeding, and any special pet services you may request - either in the comfort of your own home, or in mine! You can count on me to be reliable, flexible, and attentive. My experience with animals has led to many great bonds that are created with love and care. With each service I provide a daily report card noting our time together (walks, feeding, & play time) as well as pictures upon request. I also offer my one-of-a-kind Pet Portraits (done in acrylic, watercolor, or colored pencil) for many of my clients. For more information please inquire. I look forward to creating a treasured experience and special bond with your beloved pets, where you can feel at ease while you're away! I had previously worked with the dog walking company Sniffles and Friends. I also volunteer at the local animal shelter PAWS. Why I love dog sitting I've been a dog/animal lover ever since I was little. I've always been the trusted animal guru who loves to give extra attention to your pets and am sometimes referred to as the "favorite Aunt" who enjoys spoiling your beloved animals. I've been working with dogs of all sorts for about 8 years with pet sitting companies as well as personal animal care taking for family and friends. As an animal caretaker, I've been involved in many different event's with local shelters, animal adoptions, and continue to raise awareness for animal rights. My experience administering medication I am comfortable doing this.