I have known Julia for as long as I can remember; and, for as long as I can remember we've both had animals (horses, dogs, etc.) I can attest to the fact that she cares deeply about all animals, whether they are hers or one that she has just met. She is a true animal lover. She is also highly dependable. When she says she is going to be somewhere, she is; and, when she says she's going to do something, she does it. There is no trying to get it done with Julia. She gets it done. She has also cared for enough animals over the years, which of course means cared for a variety of wounds & illnesses, that she would be comfortable with all that comes along with administering medications, caring for elderly pets, etc. In my opinion, leaving your animals in Julia's care would be the closest that you could get to being there to care for them yourself.