[update—fall 2020] I rejoined the full-time workforce a year ago and radically reduced my Rover availability. Please make sure you have a backup before approaching me to care for your pets; as much as I'd love to help, there's a good chance I won't be available. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience! Now, on with the introduction: I love dogs, and dogs love me. (Other animals, too.) I joined Rover.com because I want to spend more time around dogs during the week, as our lease and apartment size prohibit us from having any (although we do have an amazing cat—pictured in my profile photo). I don't take on a high volume of clients, so the pets I look after get much more individual attention than the ones out in large groups with the bread-and-butter dog walkers or the ones who are just one name on a long list for busy cat sitters. I aim to make animals and their human companions as happy as possible, and I hope that's reflected in my reviews. I'm a fine artist (painter) and also an engaged dad, which means two things: (1) that I am also available to do pet portraits, and (2) that my young son (b. late 2012) sometimes accompanies me when I'm taking care of pets. He's been my "assistant" ever since I started on Rover. He shares my love and respect of dogs and cats. If your pet doesn't respond well to children, please let me know so I know to send my son to do some other job instead. I'm always looking forward to meeting more animals and people in the neighborhood!