I have had pets since I was a kid. I love them and have volunteered at shelters such as the ASPCA in Manhattan and the Bergen-Ramapo animal shelter in Oakland and have had 3 shelter dogs and 1 shelter cat myself. I love all kinds of pets and am happy to hang out with your dog or cat (and other furry friends!) when you can't. They make better companions than people sometimes! I am one of those people that calls my dog/cat my baby, and I'm his mommy. I even got my mom in on the action and she is Granny to my pets. My pets have been loved and spoiled. If reincarnation does exist, I want to come back as one of my pets. They get more love than most people in this world. My schedule is opened to taking care of your pet in your home when you're on vacation. Pets seem to do better at home as opposed to be boarded 😀 I would request that all pet owners fill out the veterinarian section of your pets profile so I have their vet's name in case of an emergency.