All my life I have had dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils and once we even had an owl we rescued! I have bottle fed a litter of English Setters, helped train our English Setter and Labrador Retriever. It seems I have always had cats in my life as well, though at this moment I just have a tiny little dog, a very old (17) Teacup Maltese who is blind in one eye and most definitely going deaf. She is still spunky though and cracks me up with her staticky hair.. Dogs and cats for me, are an extension of family and deserve the utmost love and affection. My friends and family know they can always count on me to look after their fur babies just as I would my own. Most pet owners just want someone they can trust to give their fur babies the same amount of attention and love as they would. I understand this, as I have traveled quite a bit in my lifetime, and just want the least disruptive but loving experience for my own pet when I am away.