As a pet lover--I have a cat who believes he is a dog--and this keeps me from pet care in my home--and fish who amuse Smudge, the cat--I am ready, willing and able to care for your pets just as you would do so yourself. As a Montessori teacher I am fun loving but firm and will provide the kind of fun that even an older pet would enjoy. I actually learn more from my pet(s) than they do from me. It is important to me to provide "real" care when I am dealing with pets--my service is not merely perfunctory: it involves individual attention much like what is required when teaching a diverse group of children. Your pet will walk, be talked to and fed--I am also one who likes to reward good behavior with a treat if permissible. I intend to provide the quality of care that will make your pet eager for you to travel more often.