I have been surrounded by animals since childhood, growing up on my grandparents’ farm with cows, chickens, pigs, cats, and dogs. But when I was around 8 years old, I was bitten by a trained guard dog that came off the chain in the neighbor’s house, it left me with a deep fear and a stutter. For years, I kept my distance from dogs and found comfort mostly with cats. When I moved to New York City as young adult I met Alex, a family dog who truly healed me. First time I spent an entire month caring for him while his family was away, we formed a bond that transformed my relationship with dogs forever. Since then, I’ve been lucky to be part of a vibrant dog-lover community in NYC, where me and my ex-partner would often board dogs, take them for adventures to the beach or outdoor cafe with us, swing by dog run daily even if we didn't walk a pup just to be with the community, celebrated countless dog birthdays, attended multiple dog Halloween parades, and in our group we just always had dogs. Even for the New Years Eve we would often have 5-8 dogs running around the house where we would all gather. I have experience taking furry friends for doctor’s appointments, taking medications, brushing teeth, cutting nails, washing, walking multiple dogs (small and large together), managing pets with anxiety (like fireworks), cared for dogs of all ages, pups and elderly. I am also really good at feeding dogs the needed vegetables, playing fetch, and just catching their moods, needs, and giving unconditional love. I love learning about their personalities and building friendship with every pet I care for. As I moved to Portland 5 months ago, I have been missing my furry friends and community in east coast and I decided that it was time to build a new one. I would be honoured to meet your pet, whether it's cat or dog, and I am confident that I can provide the best care to them filled with love! I’m detail-oriented, respectful of your home, and genuinely love spending quiet time working on my laptop with a pup or kitty curled at my side or heading out for play and/or for walks. Animals bring me joy and deeper love for myself and others, they are the medicine for the soul, and I take pride in treating every pet as if they were my own family.