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**New to Rover? Get $20 off your first booking with me using this code: rossw47258** Hello, and thank you for viewing my Rover profile! Here's what I can offer: * Pet care in your home, where your fur baby feels most comfortable, adapted to their existing routine of feeding, playtime, and exercise. * Drop-in visits (30 minutes or more) which will include feeding, playtime, and companionship depending on your pet's need. I can also provide cage cleaning for little critters, if needed! Note that for dogs, I can include a walk within the drop-in at no extra charge! * Dog walking on a 1-1 basis (only your animal will be on the walk with me) going at their pace in an area they're familiar with. This will include pick-up from and drop-off at your home. I have extensive petsitting experience, including; * 6 years of in-home petsitting, dog walking and animal care experience. * Recent Federal Government background checks and a valid 'Reliability' security Clearance. Since I started petsitting in 2021, I've cared for dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments; everything from a Chihuahua to a couple of 125lb Great Danes, which included frequent walking, feeding and playtime! I also have experience with small animals, reptiles and fish! I work full-time for a Tech company based in downtown Halifax and am fortunate to have a very flexible schedule that provides plenty of opportunity for pet care. I've looked after young and senior animals of all sizes and temperaments; including reactive animals and those that pose a flight risk. I also have past experience with administering oral and injected medications. * Fully vaccinated (4x mRNA shots) * Canadian Citizen * RCMP Police check completed * Government of Canada 'Reliability' clearance obtained. * Non-smoker. Excellent petsitting references available on request! Growing up on a hobby farm (sheep, horses, and a couple of pot belly pigs) feeding and care for animals was part of my daily chores. Dad was a Veterinary Surgeon (large and small animal), so I frequently joined him on calls and helped out at the surgery. We were also fortunate enough to own a Golden Retriever for 16 years, during which time I was primarily responsible for her care and exercise. I'm currently employed full-time as a Product Manager (Information Technology) with a flexible hybrid work schedule. Employed full-time, I have excellent personal and professional references, full background checks, and valid Government of Canada 'Reliability' clearance.