General Information

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Perkins and I am a college student at UAB. I am an animal lover and am looking to make some extra money by helping you help your animals. I offer the services of a dog walker and a part-time pet sitter. In subsequent posts, you will find more information about the services I offer. Please look under posts entitled DOG WALKING for more information on dog walking and PET SITTING for more information on pet sitting. Prices for each will be listed under the appropriate service.

First, I imagine that before you are willing to entrust me with your dog's care, you would like to know a bit more about me and my qualifications.
I am a 20 year old college student at UAB. I am a junior, majoring in biochemistry. My goal is to do gene therapy research. I plan on remaining at UAB for graduate school.

I have babysat a ten year old boy (which, in my mind, is much more difficult than most any animal =}) and worked at numerous camps for children.
I am very interested in volunteer work, especially anything involving animals.

I lived on a farm all of my life until I came to college. My family has always had at least three dogs until this past year when we lost two to old age. It has broken my heart, but I know that one day this too shall pass. I currently have a dog, two cats, and three ferrets. (One cat and the dog are currently unable to live with me, but live with my family in Huntsville.)

Because I am unable to have a dog at this time, it would be my honor and greatest pleasure to spend time with yours. Rest assured that I will treat all animals as if they are my own.

As any of my friends will tell you - I have never met an animal I didn't like and very few that I cannot handle.

Liability Information

While I feel I am able to handle most animals, if your dog is particularly aggressive I must require the dog be muzzled while walked. If the dog is injured by another animal or causes injury to another animal or person while on a walk with me, I will not be held responsible. I will report any signs of abuse on the animal to the proper authorities. I will not be held responsible for an injury the animal may occur while in my care. Before I will provide care, I will ask that you sign a waiver simply stating that you will not hold me financially accountable for any acts of God or nature that happen on my watch.
This being said, if something happens to your animal and it is due to my negligence or due to any fault of mine, I will be happy to help reimburse you for any resulting vet fees.

Thank you for your interest. Please see further information in posts below.

Contact Information

Cell Phone - 256-653-5808
Email - lizbit@uab.edu

Feel free to leave a message as I may be in class at the time of your call.