About the caregiver

I’ve lived with pets since I was a baby, and couldn’t imagine life without them! I’ve loved every dog I’ve had the joy of meeting, and have been the first choice of family and friends to dog-sit since before I was even a teenager because of the individualized care and attention I give every furry friend. If they’re car-friendly, I’d love to take them to a park and play with their favorite toys and run around with them, or if they would prefer to stay out of cars, I’ll take them on nice walks around their neighborhood and play with them in their yard if that’s an option. I’ve become very accustomed to reading an animal’s body language to determine if they’re uncomfortable in any way, whether that be tired after a long walk or play session and ready to go home, done with socializing and ready for some alone time, or nervous about a situation and in need of some love or a distraction. If the owner leaves instructions on feeding, activities or other care I follow them as written, but I’m also comfortable in assessing needs and addressing them as they come. For example on hot days, I’ll bring a portable water dish and bottle on a walk or to the park to keep them refreshed and free to enjoy play. If we go on a car ride, I have a large SUV that will give our bigger friends enough room for comfort and I keep all small objects tucked away so they’re not mistaken for toys. I firmly believe there’s nothing too big or too small I can do to keep our furry friends safe.