My significant other and I live together and he also works from home so he will be present during boarding stays, occasionally he will help out but for the most part not involved much besides providing lots of head pats! He doesn't accompany me during housesitting or any other in home services. I gladly accept crates and/or beds because it's important to me to create a place where each animal has their own space to feel comfortable! There are plenty of parks and walking spaces around my home so I can provide plenty of walks and potty breaks! In a clients home it depends on the needs of the pet but I generally plan on staying the night and spending a lot of time hanging out in home as it makes the pets feel comfortable and less anxious about their people being gone. I don't drive however my partner does and is always nearby in case of an emergency! I use a bike to get around, it has a basket and while I would never put a pet in without the owner's permission it will fit a small animal if you think your furry friend would like an adventure!