About the caregiver

Dedicated pet owner here to share my love with other pet family members. (I could also really use an excuse to get more exercise!) I was in the military for ten years, and stationed in Germany and unable to have a pet for a big portion of that time, so once I moved back to the States, the first thing I did was rescue a shelter kitty; she's still a part of my family today. I also have lovely two dogs of my own, and have recently helped my 13-year-old big guy Great Pyrenees over the rainbow bridge when it was obvious he was getting to be too tired for this Earth. I have also recently helped one of my other dogs with treatment for cancer. This is to say, I'm knowledgeable about watching for signs of discomfort or concern when it comes to pets. I adore all animals, and seem to make friends with them everywhere I travel; I petted what seemed like no less than 100 stray dogs while on a visit to Greece a few years ago- I think my mom was getting tired of stopping to wait for me to finish getting pets in every few minutes. Lol I am experienced with every imaginable dog size, from the tiniest Chihuahua, to the biggest Great Dane. I always find socializing with animals oddly therapeutic, and look forward to making friends with as many as I can. I am trustworthy and respectful when it comes to the homes of other people, and highly capable of following instructions and/or requests. I look forward to meeting your furry family member(s)!