I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 12 years old, when my brother and I saved up together to get a dog of our own, and I’ve now been on Rover for over 3 years. What originally started as a flexible and fun way to support myself financially quickly became something I found immensely rewarding. I really love getting to know each animal individually and building relationships with both pets and their people over time. Every Rover experience feels a little unique, and that’s something I value deeply. Over the years, I’ve cared for puppies, senior dogs, cats, reactive dogs, anxious rescues, multi-pet households, and even guinea pigs. I thrive caring for a few animals at once (caring for up to 7 pets in one house!), but also love a good one-on-one staycation with the King/Queen of the house! One experience that really stayed with me was caring for a very young puppy a few times a week over the span of several months — helping with training, routine, confidence-building, and supporting his owner as she adjusted to raising him on her own. It reminded me how much care and consistency can shape an animal’s sense of safety and trust. What sets me apart is that I don’t just “watch” pets — I genuinely enjoy giving them a good experience while their people are away. If your dog loves adventure, we’ll probably end up exploring trails, forests, beaches, or new walking spots together. I have a dog-friendly car and spend a lot of my free time outdoors already, so dogs naturally become part of my routine. Once trust and comfort are established, I’m very confident handling off-leash dogs in appropriate environments as well. I’m calm, attentive, proactive, and very tuned into animal body language. I’ve worked with many reactive or emotionally sensitive dogs and have a lot of patience and confidence with them. I understand that every animal is different, and I adapt to what makes them feel safest and happiest. Outside of Rover, I’m a yoga teacher, postpartum doula, and acupuncture student, and I think those paths have deeply shaped the way I care for both animals and people. I stay very grounded in stressful situations, communicate clearly, and genuinely care about creating a sense of ease. Over the years, I’ve only had a couple of emergency situations happen during stays, but I think those moments really matter. One was with an older cat who became suddenly very ill, and another was with a dog who became acutely sick from something he had gotten into before the owners left. In both situations, I stayed calm, kept the owners updated, coordinated with Rover and veterinary support, and focused on keeping the animals as comfortable and supported as possible until further care could happen. Thankfully, situations like that are rare, but they do happen sometimes — and I think it’s important to have someone caring for your pets who you trust to stay calm, communicative, and capable if life throws something unexpected our way. The dog I mentioned is currently one of my favourite repeat clients. :) I’m extremely communicative and happy to send as many updates, photos, and check-ins as you’d like. Some clients want a quick nightly update, others want photos throughout the day — I’m happy to meet you where you’re at. I also really value long-term relationships. Many of my clients now book me regularly throughout the year, and it means a lot to be someone they trust enough to fully relax while they travel.