I loves animals! I am available to stay at clients' homes because my daughter and her family live with me and can provide the care of my pets. We have four cats and a Border Collie/Chow mix dog. I've had dogs and cats all my life!! My oldest daughter is studying to be a veterinarian too, so I have a lot of background knowledge about animals. Professionally, I am a high school English teacher, so my schedule is very flexible. I have helped to foster animals and have provided care when animals were sick. I am not squeamish about cleaning up after animals or providing medical treatment. Many years ago, I even ran a small sheep farm; helping old ewes birth lambs at 2:00am in 20 degree temps!!