Forreal, they’re my faves of all the family members lol! I have many cherished years of experience caring for kitties and pups of all ages, including babies and seniors with special needs. With the exception of of my boy cat Sherbie, who was taken too soon by cancer, my animals have lived long and happy lives. That said, while I so loved being a dog and cat mom, losing each one was really hard (sometimes feels like yesterday!), so for the time being, I prefer to petsit other folks’ animal family members than adopt just yet! My dog Amy was a big and active dog! We spent lots of time on the trails when she was young and leisurely walks on flat sidewalks when she was a senior. She did have arthritis in those later years, so pilling her with medication became a daily game lol! My girl kitties Biggie and Nandie were foster fails who I had the pleasure to know since they were just two weeks old, and thankfully, there many more years with them as seniors. Each had special needs, including one with insulin-treated diabetes for the last 6 years of her life, so I got in lots of practice giving meds and taking samples for the glucose meter. All my animals were snugglers, and I was thrilled to comply! I’m not what you would call a disciplinarian, more like a grandma (although people food is a non-starter, unless it’s something that you insist on!) I do give as much affection and attention as they want, if they want, and if not, I give them space to be. I’m just happy and honored to care for them. I haven’t had too much experience with birds and small mammals, but I can follow instructions!