Experienced, professional pet sitter / dog walker. My experience started as a teenager when my Mom owned her own pet sitting business. For several years I worked for her and continued on through the years, pet & house sitting for friends and friends of friends. In addition, I cared for my own pets including cats, dogs, reptiles, birds, and even a chinchilla at one point. Friends have jokingly referred to me as the "Animal Whisperer" as I have a way with animals that can't really be explained. They generally just love me - even pets that are normally apprehensive to strangers, love me. I'm especially great with cats. In 2013, I worked for Petopia LA in Studio City as a dog walker for a little over a year. It was my primary source of income and I walked six different dogs five days a week. I absolutely adored my dogs. I have experience with every size and variety of pet imaginable, from a jackson chameleon to a St Bernard and everything in between. I'm also a professional freelance photographer and love making pet portraits for my regular customers! I live part-time in Astoria and part-time in South Bend, WA with my partner so I am open to visits in Long Beach, Naselle, and surrounding areas as well. I have one kitty of my own, "Mr. Simon Copper" (aka "Sargent Snuggles," aka "Cat") who I love very much.