All of my experience encompasses about 20 yrs as I couldn't feel at home without a canine or feline or even a equine buddy grazing in the pasture. My career has been in the health care (nursing) profession. I work only part time so I can devote myself to taking care of your special cat or dog or bird. I have always kept the thought in mind when I see a misbehaving pet that there are no bad dogs (or cats) but only ill informed people who don't understand what their pets needs Sometimes I find myself liking the company of dogs, cat and horses more than humans. How can that be? What human do you know who would always unconditionally greet you with a big doggy smile and a ruff-ruff? or a sweet kitty meow greeting as she/he rubs against your legs? I can never how anyone could mistreat an animal when they are always there for you, ready to love and comfort. They are true masters of "living in the moment!" Your pet will get all the TLC any human can give.