I have been around animals my whole life. I grew up with dogs as pets, and am an animal lover at heart. I am very loving, active and responsible. I began dog sitting and house sitting for family members and neighbors when I was in high school. I am now a full time graduate student, at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. I would be a great person to care for your pet because I am a firm believer that pets are a part of the family and I treat all animals with the love and care I would show my own pet.