My journey towards becoming a dog lady started a little later in life as I had been brought up in a home where I raised cats. I realized that I love cats and dogs equally when I became a regular sitter for a dog owner over a 3 year period. I walked her twice to three times a day, cuddled and played with her, fed her, and took her to the vet, and stared at her nose freckles until I teared up. I fell hard and fast for this pup, and it quickly established a pattern in which my heart is revealed to be on my sleeve for dogs For cat parents: My 8th birthday gift was an adopted kitten; another for my 12th, and a 3rd when I was 15. I left my two beloved cats with my parents when I immigrated to England a year ago. I don't mean to be a bummer, but the grief I experienced when they passed away (a month apart from one another) reminded me that my connection to animals are at the core of who I am. I care deeply about animal welfare. I’m of the belief that animals do more for to serve us than we do for them, and they deserve the world I have a part-time job at a theatre in the evenings, and I record audiobooks from home, so my schedule is flexible and I can commit to long stays. Unfortunately due to my rental agreement, I am not allowed pets in my home and cannot offer doggie or kitty daycare. I would be sure to observe and honor all the specific safety precautions in the pet owner's home. I like to do reccies of the route before I walk a dog in a specific area. I like to avoid pavements rife with chicken bones. I'm cognizant of cars, and make eye contact with drivers at zebra crossings to make sure it's safe for the dog.