I've had pets since I was very young and have grown up around all sorts of fur babies. My family and friends have exchanged pet-sitting with me and others all my life. I have helped to raise four litters of puppies from two sister border collie/blue heeler dogs (who each got pregnant right before plans to be spayed). I also have experience with cats and horses. I know what it's like for your pets to mean everything to you and how scary it can be to leave them in someone else's literal or proverbial hands.