I was born and raised in Colorado by parents who valued the natural world. Our family vacations were frequently spent visiting national parks throughout the southwest. My parents also supported my love of nature and animals by allowing me and my brother to have many pets, including dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, fish, turtles and mice. In high school, I worked as a veterinary technician where my knowledge of caring for animals was enhanced. I also developed an interest in training our family dog. This interest continues today as I am raising a large Kuvasz (Hungarian Livestock Guardian) named Luna whose energy and playfulness seem unbounded. We have earned several AKC titles in scent work, tricks and canine good citizenship, and are hoping to start classes in agility soon. I also have a little grey cat named Loki who is learning to tolerate his giant canine sister. When I travel, nothing is more important to me than the safety and wellbeing of my pets. My goal as your pet sitter is to make you feel that your pets are safe and well cared for. I am detail-oriented, neat and thoughtful. I will respect your home and care for your animals with tenderness and love.