I love cuddling with animals, planning my day around walking and feeding times, and attuning to your animal companions’ wants, needs, fears, and delights. Sometimes they join me for yoga practice and I get to see where Downward-facing Dog pose gets its name! I love learning about myself from spending time with animals and developing an intentional relationship with them. One thing I’ve learned from pet care is that my empathy for others expands beyond species—I’m not just a people-pleaser but also a pet-pleaser🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve been dog-walking/feeding and cat-sitting for neighbors for years. Most recently, I stayed in a client’s home for two weeks taking care of their dog, two cats, and seven chickens. I grew up with chickens and feel comfortable with many aspects of chicken care. I can also take out and turn compost. As part of housesitting, I often clean the main areas of the house, water the plants, bring in the mail, and do all the laundry before I leave.