I've been around animals for as long as I can remember. I grew up in South Africa in a home that always had at least one dog and one cat, often more. All of ours were adopted rather than bought, so I've always had a soft spot for rescue animals and understand that some pets come with a bit more history, and sometimes a bit more patience needed, than others. My hands-on experience includes: - Growing up with adopted dogs and cats of different ages, breeds, and temperaments. - Volunteering at animal shelters including the SPCA and Pet Pals throughout high school and university. This covered everything from daily walks and cleaning to simply sitting with and comforting animals who'd been abandoned or were struggling to adjust. - Regularly walking and looking after dogs belonging to friends and family, including sticking to specific feeding schedules, medication routines, and exercise needs. - Managing multiple animals at once, so I'm confident with group dynamics and differing personalities. - Working with nervous, anxious, or reactive animals - years of shelter volunteering taught me how much calm, patient handling matters, and how important it is to read an animal's body language rather than rush an introduction. I take routines seriously - if your pet eats at a certain time, walks a certain route, or has a particular quirk, I'll stick to it. I'm especially comfortable with rescue pets and animals who need a bit of extra reassurance, having spent years around exactly that. Since moving to Greenwich, I'm looking forward to getting to know the local pets and becoming a familiar, reliable face in the area. Happy to do an introductory meet-and-greet first, and I always send photo or video updates so you know exactly how your pet's day is going.