A lot of time on my hands plus a lot of heart for dogs equals a first-rate Rover sitter for you! I absolutely adore animals, and want to take advantage of this rare period in my life when I have an open schedule to provide the best possible care for pets while their owners are away. By offering my services, I can contribute to my community and form deeper bonds with both people and dogs. Dogs with special needs are my specialty. I have fostered several blind dogs in the past, and have been a regular pet sitter for older dogs needing assistance moving around and exercising due to health concerns. I also have a lot of experience with pit bulls who are rescued from violent upbringings and have retrained these loving animals. Although I wasn’t trained professionally, I research as I come to new situations and breeds so I can provide them the best possible care. I’m fortunate to have a helping hand with my dog-sitting. My fiancé Brian is returning from deployment, and he has sat for his military friends’ pets for years. Both of us have raised dogs since childhood, and rescued our adorable Husky, Fritz. Brian will most likely accompany me as your dog and I go for evening walks. My neighborhood has so many dogs that many residents keep a little doggy bag dispenser on their trees so that we can all help each other out in times of need! Our yard is surrounded by trees with a big open space in the middle that is perfect for throwing balls and playing around. We also have a large shaded deck for mid-day play when it is too hot for the dogs to be out in the sun. We don’t have any dog parks in the neighborhood, but I frequent the dog parks in South Park and in Balboa Park—if it’s okay with you, I’ll gladly take your dog to these parks. I pride myself in my adaptability. I’ve lived around the world and have worked in many environments. When dog-sitting, I do whatever I can to adapt my schedule to your dog’s needs and interests. I’ll do the same for you—for instance, if you want several updates each day, I am happy to do so, but if you just wanted to be contacted in case of an emergency, then that’s what I’ll do! Fritz and I are so excited to see you, his tail is wagging as I type this! Contact me today!