***My rates will increase on Jan 1 2026 as Rover has decided to charge more to utilize the platform. Base rate will go to $26*** ***Meet and Greets are preferred prior to the first booking. It will help us determine if I am a good fit for you and your pet. Initial meet and greets are free up to 30 minutes; this is my investment in our future relationship. For meet and greets over thirty minutes or if a second meet and greet is desired, the 30 minute visit fee will be applied.*** Having pets myself and loving to travel I fully understand the need for petsitting. My big male kitty gets horrible anxiety anytime we travel and it's heartbreaking for me. I have realized that despite my own personal anxiety when I have to leave them overnight, having a petsitter is much less stressful on my fur babies. I will do anything I can to make you and your pet feel comfortable in the process of having to leave them for an extended period of time. I will play with your pet, love it, and take care of it as if it were my own. About this sitter: Whatever you and your pet need me to do I can do it. If your pet needs extra exercise I love exercising. I am a long distance runner so I am certain I can exercise as long as your pet needs or wants. If they have never slept alone before I have no problem sharing sleeping space. I also have no qualms enforcing the rules that they must abide by in your home if that means the bed is off limits. I do my best to adhere to their routine because I know that is what will keep them the happiest and most comfortable in your absence. I also send multiple pictures and updates each day so you can see that your pets are having a ton of fun during their time with me. I have worked and volunteered with many animal rescues and at many animal shelters in the past. I worked at Charleston Animal Society in SC for three years where I was able to take dog handling/interaction workshops. My interaction with and exposure to all types of dogs and other animals is extensive after so many years in animal shelters. I have always had pets since I was very young and I am very comfortable around them and them me. Why I love dog sitting Because I love animals Meet my pets At any time I may have 3-5 cats of my own. I adopt seniors that are at risk of euthanasia and provide them a loving home at the end of their life. About my yard Not fenced in; we will get our exercise walking on River Rd right near my home My experience administering medication If administration is thoroughly explained I have no problems with this. I have to give my animals medication regularly and I have administered medications/vaccinations to animals on a daily basis in my time at the animal society for both cats and dogs. I also have experience administering fluids and insulin to cats. Pet care is my full-time job. I usually have regular midday dog walks between 10 to 2 Monday through Friday. I book on a first come first served basis. I do not board animals at my home. I define housesitting as up to a 24 hour period of care in your home. I am not picky about what time housesitting begins and ends. If I need to be at your home at 7 AM the initial morning that is no problem and the fee includes care until 7 AM the following morning. If I need to come back later that day for a midday walk or dinner, that is no problem. Additional dog walk or drop in fees will apply in that case. I have regular midday walks Monday through Friday approximately 10-2; your pet will need to be able to be alone for 4 hours.