I’ve been caring for animals in many capacities for over 11 years, and I bring both hands-on training and professional responsibility to my work with pets. I volunteered and then worked as a part-time farmer at Rosebridge Farm & Sanctuary in Dresher, PA for 1 year, where I was solely responsible for night shifts. My duties included administering medications, cleaning animal areas, and replenishing food and water—ensuring the animals were safe and healthy overnight. Puppy Raising & Training – While in college, I volunteered for 4 Paws 4 Humanity, a nonprofit in Ohio, where I spent 4 years learning how to properly handle, train, and raise puppies to prepare them for adoption and service roles. For the past 11 years, I’ve regularly cared for dogs and cats for family and friends. This has included everything from feeding and walking to overnight stays, playtime, and keeping up with training routines. I am a proud pet parent to two adopted cats and formerly to my Goldendoodle, Bear, who I trained myself and loved for 12 wonderful years. I also helped train my grandparents’ Scottish Terriers (a notoriously tough breed to train!), giving me patience and persistence when working with more independent dogs. Professional Skills & Responsibility – Beyond my animal care background, my career as a social worker with Child Protective Services and later as a compliance case manager for home health caregivers taught me the highest level of responsibility when it comes to handling people’s lives, homes, and families. I now work full-time with a flexible schedule at a senior living community in Bryn Mawr, which allows me the freedom to provide pet care nearby during days, evenings, and weekends.