This is my son, so I have observed a lifetime of animal interactions. He says, "I like animals more than I like most people". As a child, he had cats, dogs, turtles, fish, ferrets, lizards and loved snakes. I drew the line at "no legs". Ian will take care of your pets like they are his own. He takes care of his own as if he were a human. Ian is funny, fun loving, playful, energetic, athletic, fearless, kind, thoughtful, generous and compassionate. He's also dependable, honest, trustworthy and keeps his word. Your pets will love him, and look forward to him coming for a visit; I know mine do. You' be making a huge mistake in not picking him to care for your pets.