In addition to the last 5 years of pet-sitting, I grew up with 6 cats, and multiple guinea-pigs, rats & gerbils from a young age, so have plenty of personal experience. I am very aware of their varying temperaments, so although I'd love to cuddle all of them, I understand that some (cats especially!) prefer to just sit nearby in a calm environment. I've babysat for young kittens and puppies who zoom around the house all day, as well as snoozy 17 yr-olds who just want to sleep 23 hours a day. I'm completely comfortable with either, and since most of my pets (and many of the pets I've sat for) have been rescues, I'll happily adapt to whatever level of attention they need. I've looked after a fair few dogs over the years of all shapes and sizes, from Pomeranian to Great Pyrenees! I love their energy, and I'm used to all kinds of temperaments and needs. On rarer occasions I've looked after rabbits, hamsters, and even a chameleon & a snake, but I must say I do prefer the animals you can pet! I've stayed in many a home-away-from-home on Airbnb, so know how to be respectful of others' spaces. Anything else you want to know about me that will make you feel more comfortable, just let me know :) My partner often attends sits with me, and has been for the past 2 years. He's also a great animal lover, and grew up with 3 dogs, so between us we have a wealth of experience and lots of energy for all the critters we meet. Having said this, I know some people prefer to have just one person staying in their home, so I will always check in advance if the owner is comfortable with my partner also being there.