I’ve had dogs and cats my entire life & am currently owned by a crazy and lovable three-year-old Aussie named Gracie, who is hilarious and just as active as I am. In addition to our regular walks, I frequently take her on hikes, mountain bike rides, paddle boarding, and anywhere I can that I think she’ll have a fun and interesting adventure (even if that’s just a sniff walk to a new location or a trip to CVS to say hi to the pharmacy staff.) I’m looking forward to meeting your pet and giving them a safe, comfortable, and interesting experience that will make THEM happy, whatever that looks for them. I’ve done a considerable amount of training with my pup and raised her here in Philly so am familiar with the nuances of city dog life. I try to keep her happy and fulfilled, and give her lots of different experiences—we just completed a trick dog training class at Penn Vet Working Dog Center, which she loved! I recently lost my senior cat, Pearl, who was the sweetest, cuddliest cat ever. I have experience caring for both high-energy and slower-paced animals, animals with anxiety, and those with special needs. I genuinely enjoy the process of patiently learning each animal’s unique personality and am attentive to their quirks, needs, behaviors, triggers, likes & dislikes. Having used Rover as a client, I’m well aware how nerve-wracking it can be to trust someone new with your beloved pet, and I’ll do everything I can to make that process as comfortable and confidence-inducing as possible. I live in Rittenhouse and work from home with a fair amount of flexibility and would love to help you out and help to keep your pets happy, safe, & fulfilled while you’re away.