Hi I’m Shaquilla and I love that dogs and cats are always there for you - as companions, as your best friend, and as a sweet partner in life. Every single pup and kitty have their own distinct personality to make life interesting and entertain you with their silly antics and unique tendencies. I love being a sitter with RoverGO because it allows me to meet and spend time with dogs and cats of all different sizes, personalities, and breeds! I have experience with all types of animals from dogs to cats to pocket pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils to reptiles and amphibians. I have also regularly worked with rabbits, horses, and birds like owls and hawks. For the past four years, I’ve worked at a veterinary clinic so I feel comfortable around animals of every temperament, breed, and size! As a Masters student in Marine Biology attending Nova Southeastern University, I’m continuing to study to become an exotic and marine veterinarian. With that comes some pretty cool skills - administering medication, treating and bandaging wounds, and administering fluids among other things. In addition to my professional experience with animals - I am the proud owner of a dog, a bearded dragon, two crested geckos, and a fish tank. I’m also hoping to adopt a kitten soon. My Hound mix, Tigress, is four years old and the best part of my life! As I am hoping to become a veterinarian in the future, I have spent my last four years working closely with different vets to help learn, grow, and hone my skills with all types of animals. I know how hard it is to be away from our best friends and understand the anxiety owners feel when leaving their pets with another person so I will make sure both you and your pets are comfortable by being courteous, attentive, respectful, and dependable. I will also ensure that I understand every aspect of your pet’s specific care, leave your home as I found it, and be in constant and consistent communication. I love spending time not pet sitting outside in nature, enjoying a good book and taking in the scenery. You can also find me exploring museums and other historic sites as well as on nature trails with my puppy friends!