
Hello!
My name is Abbey and I'm 28 years old and a recent college graduate
who resides in Urbandale with my kittens (Bob and Kritten), Keefer
the rat, and one small freshwater aquarium.
DSM Pets
was first launched in February 2008, and my second year has proven
better than the first. 
In my
off-time, I enjoy painting and sketching, reading (mostly nonfiction),
aquaria, learning to cook, dabbling in website design, and of course
playing with the pets. My pet-related personal blog can be accessed
here, though it's not
regularly updated (*note to self to do better with that). I also
volunteer with the AFSC (American
Friends Service Committee), a peace-building non-profit organization.

On February
2, 2008, I successfully completed Petco's Pet First Aid Online Course,
which included instructions on what to do in a variety of situations
(administering CPCR, poisoning, chemical and electrical burns, lacerations,
sprains and strains, hypothermia, etc.).
My previous
employment at a local pet store as an Animal Care Associate allowed
for exposure to an assortment of animals and provided periodic testing
and training in the handling and proper care of companion animals.
Specifically, I worked in the aquatics department caring for freshwater
and marine fish and invertebrates.
DSM Pets
is a registered member of NAPPS
(National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) and is insured
by Pet Sitters Associates, LLC
(documents of proof are made available during our meet-n-greet).
To further
ascertain my legitimacy, my background check can be accessed through
SitterCity.com
(username: dsmpets).

In short,
because I love animals! I have been involved with caring for various
animals throughout my life, including dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles,
fish and invertebrates, wild birds and rabbits (through the Wildlife
Rescue Team), mice, and pet rats.
Dog-walking
became a hobby back in childhood that I've remained interested in
to this day. Both the dogs and I benefit from the exercise and fresh
air, and the company can't be beat!

Here
are photos of my own pet family:
Unfortunately,
the two larger aquariums had to be sold before moving to this apartment.
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