I am a mature,responsible adult. Semi-retired recently. I chose pet sitting because I've been doing this for friends and neighbors for a while and decided I would enjoy this for part-time work. I have many references and I'm completely reliable. I'm an animal lover and have been my whole life. I presently have 3 cats, but I've had many dogs over the years. Staying in your home is preferable and not a problem, I am a neat person and will always clean up . I will bring in the mail, newspapers,etc. Water your plants and provide updates on your babies as often as you need. My daughter lives with me so my pets will be taken care of while I'm away. Thank you, Linda G.