Aside from owning pets since childhood, I've cared for the pets of neighbours, family, and friends since my early teens: cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, fish... I'm an experienced pet-care provider, with a decent understanding of animal behaviour. I enjoy being active; I have the mobility and energy to take your dog (or cat, if they're into it!) on the robust walk they enjoy and deserve. Or maybe they're older and slowing down; I have the patience to meet them where they're at on a gentle or shorter walk. I will ensure they have at least half an hour of activity per visit. If making house visits, know that I will care for your pet(s) as if they were my own. I'm comfortable administering oral medications alongside snuggles. I typically spend 30-45 minutes on a visit, to ensure time for both play and affection. As a homeowner myself, I know that home maintenance doesn't stop when you're on holiday! As such, I'm happy to collect mail, put out garbage/organics/recycling as needed, and water plants. I can provide walkway and driveway snow removal in the winter as well (tools to do so must be provided by the owner). While there may be some scheduling flexibility depending on the specific day(s), my general availability includes: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: after 3pm Wednesdays: after 9am Weekends: anytime after noon Over Christmas holidays (the two weeks that align with school closures) and during the month of July, walks and/or visits can be provided as early as 9am I look forward to meeting your fur-baby and helping support a consistent routine when life gets extra busy for their humans.