I did not have many animals as a child so you can say I have made up for it as an adult. With my ex-husband we took in strays so we had many fish tanks, dogs, and cats. My daughter took after him and would volunteer our home for summer time care of classroom pets including turtles. We have since moved into an apartment that does not allow dogs so in the past I have done pet sitting for family and friends. I have a lot of experience caring for special needs/elder cats as ours went blind and lost her smell before eventually passing away a few years ago. My brother more recently has adopted a pitbull that has developed a more aggressive side towards strangers, but has no issue with me on the holidays. My work schedule and lifestyle is now very flexible allowing me to spend more time doing what I enjoy- including taking care of others pets.