Hi! I've been a sitter on Rover since 2015 and currently work part-time as an animal care tech. I was a foster volunteer for Alachua County Animal Services for a couple of years and now volunteer occasionally through the Humane Society of North Central Florida. I'm comfortable around chickens, pigs, snakes, rabbits, birds, fish, special needs animals, and have a few years of experience with horses. I'm happy to service animals that need extra care, provided I'm left with instructions to do so. I've administered oral and subcutaneous medication to dogs and cats, and performed post-surgical physical therapy with two long-time clients' dogs who've happily made full recoveries. I make an effort to handle anything that comes my way by familiarizing myself with your pets' quirks and habits and will always leave your home tidy. You'll receive updates of your animals and photos whenever possible, though sometimes it takes me a while to edit them - I like putting my art degree to good use in small ways! I typically bring in mail and water plants, and if you can let me know when your trash and recycling gets picked up, that will be taken care of while you're gone too. I'm allergic to cats and prefer to house-sit where there's at least one cat free room for me to sleep in (and ideally some allergy medication as backup, though I usually bring my own). Long term exposure to cats makes me break out in hives or makes my face swell :( I don't accept bookings with aggressive animals that can't be handled safely (food/cage aggressive, territorial, or confrontational/predatory with other dogs). For dogs who aren't leash trained, I ask that owners provide appropriate tools for me to walk them, like a front clip harnesses or prong collars; this is as much for their safety as mine. If your dog is an escape artist who likes to slip out of their collar, I recommend using a martingale to prevent this. Proper tools and good communication set us up for success, and sets you up for complete peace of mind while you're away. As of April 2019, my puppy rate is $45. This is because they require more supervision and have frequent accidents that require thorough cleanup to prevent them in the future. Although they may do well when you're at home, it's common for puppies to have more accidents when you're away -- having a sitter seems to throw them for a loop. I'll always disinfect thoroughly and will scrub out the carpet whenever necessary, as long as I have the supplies to do so. ***** If you've never hired an overnight sitter, here are some helpful basics! 1) Leave plenty of pet supplies including pet food, cat litter, and any necessary medication (with instructions if they're different than indicated on the label). For your sitter, don't forget to leave bathroom supplies, fresh sheets and towels, cleaning supplies (both for pet related accidents or just to clean up after themselves), and human food. Some home owners leave extra groceries specifically for their sitters, but as long as you have ingredients to make food with, you don't have to go out of your way. 2) I'll replenish pet supplies if you run out, though I do charge a $15 additional service fee in addition to reimbursement for supplies which can be done through a price adjustment via Rover. This also applies if your pet is a power chewer and destroys something essential (like their leash or collar). If they have a habit of doing this, please warn me so I can be careful (ex: removing collars when not on walks and storing them in a safe location away from their teeth). 3) Always let me know if your pets have frequent accidents or aren't housebroken so I can take steps to prevent messes, or factor cleanups into the cost of the booking to have all our bases covered. 4) Be sure to leave behind emergency numbers (relatives, trusted neighbors, vet, etc.). 5) Be transparent! Don't be embarrassed if your animals are loony-toons or hard to handle: the more honest you are, the more likely you are to find a sitter that's perfect for you, and being adequately prepared makes a huge difference for all of us so we can have a smooth and enjoyable booking. That's about it! Feel free to call or text me with any questions prior to booking. If I sound like the right sitter for you, I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your family. :]