I'm 30 years old I decided to start this after my friend has asked me to help fill in for her with pet sitting when she can't do some .I’ve enjoyed it, Also have helped take care of my friends two dogs .but I've been taking care of animals since I was a baby my parents were teaching me how to treat them,Have had many pets in my life not just dogs and cats (ferrets,turtles,rats,rabbits,sugar glider) .i also have a ten year old son who also has a lot of love for animals last pet we took care of he played frisbee with and helped me take him out he loves to help of the animal of course allows him to .Any other questions please let me know