I am an attentive animal lover who regularly cares for the pets of friends and family. I grew up with dogs, cats, and rabbits and was often trusted with full responsibility over them for long spans of time. I'm comfortable administering medication and keeping track of complicated dietary specifications. I am an artist and lecturer and have taught at Parsons, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a few European art schools in the past. Currently I'm juggling a busy exhibition schedule with visiting lecturer gigs and therefore have to travel a lot for my work. Since relocating to Los Angeles from New York in 2016 I have been housesitting for friends with a variety of plants and animals. As I continue to travel frequently for the next few months I am looking for housesitting opportunities in LA, and am happy to do this at no cost if the conditions are right. I love spending time outdoors, especially in the company of dogs. I'm also able to work from home a lot of the time to give more housebound pets the attention they need. I am respectful, responsible, and detail oriented, and can provide a list of references that includes local animal owners.