Simsbury Julia Petsitting @ Simsbury

I have always loved animals and can't imagine not being around them or spending time without them. I recently graduated from UCONN with a BA in ecology and evolutionary biology and plan to work with animals however I can.
When I was born we had a black cat whom we loved very much. Over the years I have had many pets including other cats, crayfish, African dwarf clawed frogs, Syrian and Roborovskii hamsters, and leopard geckos. Today I take care of my two leopard geckos (both male) and I help take care of our two cats (both female). I love animals and can't imagine not having pets of course but with my parents I have been limited with I have been allowed to have in the house. From a young age I liked to keep caterpillars to help them grow up and helped care for animals around the house and inside it, gaining knowledge and interest about all of the wildlife nearby. As I continued my education I learned more about animals and which pets are easier to take care of (cats, hamsters, leopard geckos) and which are harder (crayfish that had trouble molting for the first time, and the frogs which are strictly aquatic).

Skills and qualifications

Basic understanding of how to manage and care for pet

Some veterinary experience

Skill to administer medications

Able to recognise subtle signs of a problem

Behavioral modifications

Experience in training

Other skills

Along with having a lifelong love and fascination with animals and earning a college degree in ecology and evolutionary biology, I have learned what I can about all kinds of animals and have volunteered at places such as Roaring Brook Nature Center, Hungerford Youth Museum, and Connecticut Cat Connection, where we recently adopted one of our cats. I have some experience with training, bathing, and first aid as well.