From the day I can recall memories, I've had a great God-given love for animals. That's the best way to explain it. As an adult, I wound up selling real estate and worked for a local builder for many years. While working there, the builder had a dog and needed someone to stay with his dog while he and his wife were out of the country. That's how I got started. That blossomed into me taking care of the builder's friends' pets, and acquaintances. Working full time, it was hard to keep up, but I managed quite well. I always felt that the pets needed me. Just a head's up, I will spoil your pet! I will follow your instructions, of course, but I tend to spoil them. They can sleep in my bed, and on my furniture. Life has changed, so I currently take care of my elderly mother. Therefore, I need to watch pets in my home. My Mom will enjoy seeing animals around the place as well. We also have many trails for walking your pets, so they will get plenty of exercise! And they'll never get bored. I love to play with dogs and cats. Since I'm older, it's hard to walk bigger dogs (although I love them), but if they're 50 pounds or under, I can manage quite well. I don't currently have my own pets, so I love pet-sitting. It fulfills that fur therapy thing that I believe we all crave!