I’ve had pets my whole life, and caring for animals has always been a natural part of my day-to-day life. In middle school, my family occasionally looked after pets for friends and relatives, and by the time I was 14 we had started pet sitting more regularly for dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. As I got older and started driving, I began house sitting independently for several families whose pets I had cared for previously. These days, I spend many of my summers and school breaks looking after pets and homes for a small group of longtime clients. Whenever I visit family in Ireland, I also help care for my grandmother’s horse, Goldie, along with a handful of feral kittens that have made my family’s old dairy farm their home. Over the years, I’ve also had experience caring for fish, reptiles, and chickens. I genuinely love animals and enjoy giving both pets and their owners peace of mind while they’re away.