I grew up with all different types of animals, mainly dogs, although my older brother had a job at a local TV studio where he was able to bring all types pets home for us to take care of throughout the week and then they were returned. I was exposed to turtles, rabbits, monkeys, birds and even a donkey! My dad also loved animals, especially birds, of which my dad built a parakeet cage for the many parakeets we had, which my younger brother and I helped with building and taking care of the Parakeets. I loved the different colors of Parakeets, I enjoyed their singing chirps and helped to feed, clean and water our Parakeets, As an adult, I was at a pet store that was closing and there was a Tabby kitten being given away which I couldn't resist so Pet store owner gave her to me and I named her Cleopatra. Several years later a friend gave me a Calico kitten and I named her Spunky. Cleopatra and Spunky stole my heart <3 which I have to admit I spoiled both of them and gave them so much love! Of course I gave them dry and wet food along with the crunchy treats, they enjoyed so much, I cleaned their litter box 2 to 3 times a day. They became my 2nd & 3rd Best Friends. I started taking care of my friends pets, about 5 years ago, when they went out of town for a couple days. This was the beginning of my Pet Sitting experience for my lifelong love of animals. I have taken care of my friends dogs, cats, fish and lizard. I walk the dogs, feed and make sure they have plenty of water and wash bowl if needed. For my friends cats, I clean litter box, make sure they have food as well as clean water bowl. For my friends fish, make sure to feed, but not to put too much food in tank. For the lizard of my friends, I fed the "live" crickets provided as well as some lettuce and a clean water bowl