Leaving your pet with someone else is a big decision. My goal is simple: when you're away, you can have complete peace of mind knowing your pet is safe, loved, and cared for as if they were my own. I've been caring for animals for more than 30 years, starting at age 4 while growing up on my parents' goat and chicken farm and around my grandparents' horses and livestock. Caring for animals of different sizes, personalities, and temperaments has been a natural part of my life for decades. What many pet parents appreciate most is my ability to understand animal behavior. I take the time to earn each pet's trust, respect their personality, and create a calm, positive environment where they can relax and feel secure while you're away. Whether your pet loves to play, prefers quiet companionship, enjoys long walks, or simply wants someone nearby, I'll meet them where they are and care for them according to their individual needs and routine. My experience includes: 🐾 Behavior & Confidence Building I enjoy reinforcing good habits through patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. If requested, I'm happy to reinforce the training you're already doing at home. Some examples include: 🐈 Successfully trained two formerly feral cats to come when called, sit on command, consistently use the litter box, and become affectionate, trusting companions. 🐶 Taught a pug to retrieve and neatly line up his leash, harness, and collar by the door in less than 30 days. 🐕 Helped eliminate excessive door barking in a friend's dog in under four hours using calm, consistent behavioral techniques. 🐕‍🦺 Rehabilitated my own overweight pit bull by helping him lose 30 pounds in two months while teaching reliable recall, heel, sit, stay, and excellent leash manners. I also successfully socialized him around other dogs and established dependable bathroom routines. What you can expect from me: ❤️ Your pet will be treated with genuine love, patience, and respect. 🐾 I'll maintain their normal routine as closely as possible to minimize stress. 📸 You'll receive regular updates and photos so you never have to wonder how they're doing. 🦴 I'll pay attention to the little things—changes in behavior, appetite, energy, or anything else you'd want to know. 🏡 My goal is for your pet to feel comfortable, secure, and happy until you're home again. I understand that every pet is unique, and I believe the best care comes from listening carefully to both the pet and their owner. Medication While I haven't needed to administer medication to pets in recent years, I'm comfortable following detailed instructions provided by you. Whether it's oral medication, topical treatments, or another routine, I'll take the time to ensure it's administered carefully, safely, and exactly as directed. If I ever have questions, I'll communicate with you immediately so you can feel completely confident in your pet's care. I know you're trusting someone with a member of your family—not "just a pet." That's a responsibility I don't take lightly, and I strive to make every visit an experience that leaves both you and your pet happy, comfortable, and looking forward to the next one.