Once upon a time it was June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson dies, and a litter of kittens is found in my family's backyard. Since then I've been a cat mom to 2 of the litter of 5—imperfectly but learning and getting better year after year. (Of the 5, one was black & white, so I named him MJ, in his [Michael Jackson's] honor. But that's neither here nor there.) I began Rovering in Summer 2020. It was a slow start (like many good things in life, such as native flowers finally blooming after they’d been planted; it’s worth the wait) but since then have had a good amount of bookings. Quick note: in case you're questioning my "12 years of experience" (noted above), I'll add that I'm 31 years old. Before Rovering, I had house-sat for only friends & their pets. Here I have 2 major experiences: (1) From 2018–2021 every year I've house/pet-sat 2 dogs (they're both in my Photos: #6 & 7), and (2) in July ’19 for 2 weeks, while my friend was in Europe, I cared for his home and 2 cats (photo #5—the 2 black Beauties), which are 2 of a litter of 4 that I'd rescued from being unnecessarily taken to a shelter. The other 2 cuties are pictured in #4. (And I have to mention in the process I TNR'ed their mom, which was a very rewarding experience.) I have little experience walking dogs; but I love walking, could do it for hours; so I have a preference for dogs who love long walks too. More seriously, though, I'm open to tailoring walks to suit whatever needs & wants your dog(s) have. Open to walking cats too—please fulfill a dream of mine! Responsible cat guardianship ("ownership," if you prefer) is very important to me; having pet cats isn't a passive matter. PS: When house sitting, I take care of the home too. Before I leave your home, I will have cleaned up after myself and disinfected, per your instructions. PPS—a few notes on my rates: They apply to bookings within a 15-mile radius of me. To an extent, I'm willing to negotiate my rates if you're low-income or struggling financially. If my rates, or the rates on Rover in general, appear high to you, note that Rover takes 20%. So, for example, my drop-ins and walks are $19, but of that I make $15.20. Also, my rates, obviously, don't reflect the many nuances of each booking—meaning, each circumstance. So, for example, if your dog is super chill & low-maintenance, we could talk about lowering my rate(s). However, in any case, I can't _guarantee_ an adjustment/reduction. Finally!—if you request a booking w/ me between 10pm–6am, you can expect my reply to be delayed; depending on the hour, probably it’ll take me longer than a half hour to get back to you.