Hi, I'm Nova (they/them)! I'm a life-long dog lover and owner, and I'm looking to give love and quality care to other people's doggos! I have a chocolate/black lab (+ Beagle maybe?) named Whiskey who's about four years old, and she loves to make new friends! My family has had a total of 8 dogs, almost all of which we've had as part of the family until they passed on. My family currently has three small dogs, one of which has had a front leg amputated. I'm moderately familiar with higher needs like this but I may refuse taking responsibility for a dog with more serious needs. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to cats, so I can't handle being in a home with 3 or more of them for any amount of time. I assess each request individually, so feel free to request if there's only one or two cats in your space. Pets are people too, and I always treat them with the same love I'd show a new human friend. Given the tools, I'm quite a skilled pet-bather for friends of many sizes, if they happen to get messy. I enjoy walking alongside my four-legged buddies and making visits to the dog park when the weather is nice. There's always another adventure to be found! I would love to bring Whiskey along for my overnight stays. She's my ESA, so I'd prefer she be welcomed as well, except in certain circumstances. She's super calm and easygoing, besides some enthusiastic barking when she's excited. She does well with other animals, including cats, and has never had an accident inside. When caring for a pet in somebody's home, I do my best to follow their normal routines to make them most comfortable. I'm very respectful of other people's homes so you'll always find your space as you left it.