I have dog sitting since high school and my first job was working for a local kennel and I kept it until college because I loved being around the dogs and cats. i dont Have special skills but i really Love animals . I am A stay at home mom my oldest are at school all day and my youngest is in preschool so i have some free time just not enough for a part time job so pet sitting is right up my alley . I only have cats at this time they were both strays and i cant Resist helping animals . I’ve helped friends by dog sitting as a favor so i figure I could The. It into extra income for my little family .