I'm a PhD student and Microbiologist at UW. I have a unique understanding of how to keep pets healthy and disease free, whether it be keeping food fresh at home or avoiding illnesses picked up from dog parks. I have experience administering medicine to a variety of dogs and other animals.

My flexible schedule as a Ph.D. student has enabled me to dog-sit for many friends and neighbors in their homes around Seattle for the past 4 years.

I have cared for a variety of ages, energy levels, and special needs. To name a few, my current regulars include a very young, miniature daschund, a super active Sheltie, a Portuguese water dog with anxiety (takes medication), a very strong Irish Setter, a rescued medium-sized pit mix with a physical disability, and a few families with older cats who need medication multiple times per day.

Regarding dog-sitting in your home: I am a homeowner myself, and I will treat your home with the same level of care and respect that I treat my own home. I will also respect your privacy and do not disclose information about my clients to anyone.

I am happy to dogsit for extended stays. I recently stayed in a client's home for one month to care for their dog and two cats while they vacationed in Europe. I have experience caring for a variety of other animals as well, from chickens to hedgehogs to horses.

On a personal note, my hobbies include rowing, gardening, growing gourmet mushrooms and organic vegetables, and enticing my 9 year old cat, Louis, to chase after laser pointers. I grew up taking care of my basset hound and coonhound in south Florida.