Hi. My name is Bee, and I now call Santa Barbara home. I’ve been pet and house sitting for the past 8 years, and I’m eager to meet you and your furry family members. I treat your pets and your home as I'd want you to treat mine. I’m a responsible professional woman who spent over 40 years providing therapy to people of all ages with communication and cognitive challenges. Now I get to nurture, cuddle and play with four-footed kids. I have experience giving injections to cats, but haven’t yet had a canine client who required them. My experience with dogs and cats goes back to my days in elementary school. Some of my dogs have lived to the ripe old age of 17. Many were rescues. Over the years, I’ve also had horses, calves, rabbits, and assorted gerbils and fish. I no longer have a pet of my own, but I get to enjoy my two grand doggies, Molly and Abby. Since 2014 I've been caring for pets, homes and plants of other folks. I do limit the size of dogs to about 25 pounds—important in case of emergencies). My clients adore the cute photos and videos I send to keep them connected while they're away. And many clients have become regulars. Let’s meet to see whether we’re a good fit. I'm now an author and speaker and have a very flexible schedule. So I'm available for short- or long-term stays in your home. Some of my clients have traveled to other parts of the world for a month or two at a time. I’m not available for drop-in visits. Your little buddies can relax and feel at home during your absence because they ARE at home--in their familiar surroundings and with their familiar routine intact.