Retired professional animal lover seeks job pet sitting, walking, or training animals for days and/or nights. Experienced with training and raising unusual pets (raccoons, squirrels, ferrets, etc) in addition to dogs and cats. Currently have 2 cats but enjoy and appreciate most species. Have house near park and woods in the back. House is quiet with no children. Can walk larger dogs but prefer smaller animals for indoor and overnight stay. No reptiles please. Have excellent references. Why I love dog sitting I have had rescue dogs, cats and other pets all my life. I grew up in a house with woods in the back and squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, etc orphans were always added to the extended dog and cat family. It feels natural to have animals around for me. I thrive on their love and fancy myself something of an animal whisperer. Meet my pets Have two friendly cats that are used to dogs and other animals. About my yard I have a quarter acre of land. The immediate backyard is mulched with shrubs but there is a healthy strip of woods. The house and neighborhood is private, not alot of noise, traffic or young children. There is a great park within walking distance. My experience administering medication in most cases.