5.0

I have been the foundation in all of the important times in the lives of the pets of my family. When I lived with my mom as a 20-something, we got a boxer, Hanna. I was the one there taking care of her most as a puppy, taking her out to the bathroom 800 times a night. I was there to give her the walks and play with her. And I was there by her side all the time in her final months as she got weak and sicker, changing diapers, cuddling, spoiling, and tending to every need. In the years since, my mom got a rescue boxer, Buster, and then my brother got a puppy boxer, Ember. I helped my mom handle Buster (he was big, rambunctious, and impersonal when she got him), and my went to my brother's to help care for Ember when he had to work. Neighbors, teachers at the school I taught at, and even student families have had me watch their pets. My primary time has been with dogs of all sizes, and the occasional rabbit, but I can be friendly with cats (when they choose to be around!), and have helped out with guinea pigs, fish, and even chickens. For dogs, I enjoy playing with them and walking them. I can bathe them. And I have no problem with dog kisses, rowdy/big dogs (as that's what Buster/Hanna/Ember all have been), and be caring and patient with skittish or uncertain dogs. I hope you'll find I'm what your pets need!