I have honestly only taken care of my friends large dog and cat for the past few years but I feel like I have gained experience in pet care. As long as I am given clear instructions we are all happy! *Willing to negotiate schedule* I often care for a friends fur babies when he is out of town for work. I stay the night at his house and walk the dog and feed her before work. She is put in a large crate with a few treats and water. Then I get off work to spend the rest of the day with her. I take her to the park to run around a bit until she's tired. Then we go home, eat , cuddle and watch movies. My friend's cat is self sufficient. He cuddle when he is in the mood. I don't take the pets to my place normally, due to the space being so small. My friends dog is large so I think she'd need a little more room to spread out. I prefer the animals to be in an environment where they are most comfortable. I have noticed in the past that pets tend to get stressed if placed in an unfamiliar location also with a stranger. So if it's okay with the parents, I would prefer to keep the pets in their comfort zones so that I can adapt to their needs because in reality, I'm a guest who needs to earn their trust.