Howdy! I'm a 24 year old graduate student, long-term based in St. Louis. I'm the owner of 3 dogs (Ollie, Benji, Cash), 3 cats (Blue, Lulu, and Korra) and 1 horse (Scooby)! I'm often trusted at the barn to take care of others' horses, and I'm also a favorite of the barn cats. I've been riding and taking care of horses since I was a little kid, so nothing about animals intimidates me in the slightest. I don't have a weak stomach; I've dealt with every kind of mess that animals can make. I've had old pets and young, sick and healthy, my entire life. I've had my horse for seven years now, and he's taught me everything about being a pet parent: effective time management, self-confidence, resilience, responsibility, and the importance of following an animal's routine. Any experienced equestrian knows that horses can be very delicate creatures. This has made me an incredibly careful caregiver, with a greater attention to detail than most. Once, during a drop-in, I noticed that one of the older cats had lost a back tooth, walked the entire house until I found it, and was able to alert the owner. I frequently help friends with their horses when they're on vacation. Last winter, I helped out with a friend's very old, somewhat-sick former grand prix competing horse. I am absolutely not a stranger to caring for other peoples' pets. I've had just about every kind of dog there is, and several of my childhood dogs were over a hundred pounds. I genuinely love animals and adore spending time with them, and meeting their pet parents is pretty great too! I would love to watch your animals and am flexible with time/distance. Thanks so much for checking out my profile and I hope to hear from you soon! 🐾