House Sitter in Denver, Colorado

*Geographical location matters not; I am willing to travel - - see Denver Metro/Colorado Springs/Southwest CO references, below* I'm a Registered Nurse on sabbatical, retired medic/resident firefighter who has over a decade of pet/house - sitting experience. I hold heart - space for/enjoy the company of all animals, like to nurture outdoor & indoor plants/gardens, play in the wilderness, travel/explore new places & meet new people. I'm detail - oriented, patient, generous with my time & respect/treat one's home as sacred space. It is my mission to continue extending compassionate care to pets - - to be a loving, attentive, interactive, human companion who offers comfort & security while maintaining the daily routine they are accustomed to. In the event you are to be away from home &/or your beloved animal/s, it is my pleasure to co - create a win - win situation for all concerned; it is my goal to offer dependable, reassuring service to both you & your pet/s. - **I've taken Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid & PetTech courses. I'm to complete the nationally recognized ProPetHero class & NAPPS certification program by next Winter/Spring. These classes teach a systematic approach to recognizing medical illness/traumatic injuries in pets & cover basic techniques re initial stabilization/transport of animals in an emergency situation. The NAPPS program includes specialized courses related to: pet safety/care/health/nutrition, animal behavior as well as business development/management. Furthermore, I spent several weeks observing/learning from an Avian Veterinarian & the director/employees of the Gabriel Foundation. The Gabriel Foundation is a professional organization that rescues/treats/provides for exotic birds, pairs them with compassionate/responsible/compatible foster - humans, facilitates permanent home placement/adoption as well as educates bird caretakers. Umbrella & Lesser, Sulphur - Crested Cockatoos in need of love, extensive medical/behavioral/social & nutritional support were adored, feathered - foster - children in my home for several years.** ~ Professional Background ~ Includes experience in the capacity of a: - Registered Nurse/Medic/Firefighter, CPR Instructor/Public Educator, Children's Activity Director/Camp Counselor, Day Care & Preschool Attendant (Assistant Manager of "Cub Care" [infant day care] at ski resort), Nanny/Babysitter, Personal Assistant/House & Pet - sitter, Personal Trainer, Dance Instructor, Jewelry Designer/Beading Instructor, Customer Service Clerk/Cashier ~ Other Applicable Education/Studies, Training/Personal Research and Experience ~ Includes that which is related to the following: - therapeutic touch/massage, music/sound therapy, psychology, relaxation/meditation techniques, aromatherapy & nutrition/holistic wellness (as each pertains to cultivating the well - being of both animals & humans) ~ Personal Likes And Community Involvement, Other Interests/Hobbies ~ I'm a big fan of random acts of kindness & serendipitous discovery. I value sharing "the human condition," place importance/focus upon supporting that which serves the greater good & actively advocate for children, animals/wildlife/nature. In addition to outdoor recreation - - beading/designing jewelry, drumming, expressive dance, music/sound/art "therapy," aromatherapy, writing/blogging, reading, binge - watching internet/network series & movies, antiquing, spontaneous road trips/adventures, trivia games, gemology, ornithology, ancestry are a few, more of the numerous hobbies/activities/subjects that interest me & enhance my life. ~ References ~ *PetSitter reference - - current client in Colorado Springs, CO: Amanda L., cateyez111@gmail PetSitter reference - - current client (since July 2017) in Denver, CO: Mindy A., armesm89@yahoo House/Plant - sitter client - - long - term in Dolores, CO (since 2013): Chuck M., chuckmarchese@yahoo Pet/House - sitter client - - long - term (since 2008) in Mancos, CO: Deann R., dreneeruth@gmail NOTE: I'm willing to travel to other cities/states/countries and execute extended, overnight, long - term pet/house - sitting duties. I avoid limiting myself to serving just Denver/Aurora/Boulder areas & the communities of Southwest Colorado (Durango, Mancos, Dolores, Cortez). I'll consider offers in most places. I'M FLEXIBLE; MY PERSONAL & TRAVEL PLANS ARE DICTATED BY YOUR PET/HOUSE - SITTING NEEDS & ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICS.