For the past several years, I've been care-taking friends' and acquaintances' dogs and cats while they're on vacation. I have significant experience caring for a wide range of breeds, from placid pugs to super-energetic Australian shepherds, & I love them all. I'm also informally known as "the cat whisperer," and can make even the grumpiest and shiest kitties feel comfortable & safe. I'm a pro at giving pets medication, & have experience caring for dogs and cats with special & complicated medical needs and food needs. My day job is as a freelance grant-writer & I have the flexibility to make my own hours, which means I'm able to pet-sit in your home on weekdays as well as weekends. I'm based in San Francisco, but can also travel to the East Bay, Marin, and the Peninsula to pet-sit: basically anywhere I can get via BART, bus or Caltrain.