Proud owner of Otis the Pug (who crossed the rainbow bridge in 2016) and Mark the pitbull, both rescues and foster fails. When I have to travel, I've encountered the feeling of "what do I do about Otis/Mark"? Who is responsible enough, caring enough, good enough to watch him? I have visited many kennels and doggie day cares, and never found them to be quite right for my sweet guy. Being able to find someone who could come take care of my boy in my home, someone he liked, and someone trustworthy, was what we ultimately needed. I know how hard it can be to leave your pet alone, or to wonder if they are OK in our absence. I believe this is what makes me a great sitter for your pet. I treat yours like I treat my own and that means lots of one-on-one time, play time, and massages (I hold a license as a certified massage therapist). I am able to deal with issues such as seizures, arthritis, blindness, deafness, mobility problems, incontinence, and more. I take pleasure in emailing you daily updates, and photos/video, so you can feel secure about your time away from your pet. Before I met Otis, I had no idea how attached a person could get to an animal. How special they really are, or why it could be hard to leave them. I even made fun of those "crazy pug owners" who obsessed over their dogs, took them everywhere and dressed them up on Halloween. But, now I'm happy to say I've become one of those pet owners, and I totally "get it". I really believe that our furry friends are not just our pets, but rather significant members of our family, and I'd love to be able to care for yours like he/she is one of mine.