I've had pets cats and dogs for as long as I can remember! My most recent experience is my gorgeous, gorgeous girl Labrador who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge at the end of October 2025 after over 13 years of loyal companionship. This one really hurt, I miss her so much everyday. I got her when she was 8 weeks old and she has been my shadow until the very end. I trained her and cared for her in her arthritic dotage, giving medicine, taking her out on short walks, making sure she was comfortable surrounded by her toys, and generally pampered to the very end. I am therefore deeply attuned to the needs of older dogs, including medication schedules, gentle exercise, and high-level emotional support. I provide calm and experience to your pet-sitting needs. My experience also includes many years of caring for cats, understanding their unique personalities and the importance of maintaining their home routines. I am a dedicated professional with a 20-year career in Education, including a decade serving as a Senior Lecturer at a London university. My background in academia has instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the highest standards of professional conduct. I offer pet owners the same level of commitment and integrity I brought to my academic career. I now work from my laptop audio proofing French and English books and I am therefore a constant presence for those pets who do not like being left alone.