TRAVEL UPDATE: Oct 2023- I have been travelling most of 2023, including 2 volunteer experiences in Australia, caring for orphaned/injured wildlife such as Wombats, Kangaroos, Pademelons and Possums and even penguins. I'm now returning home after a 4 month journey across Canada to Newfoundland, and back through the Yukon and Haida Gwaii. I'm now ready to stay home for the forseeable future and I'd love to meet your furry family member! I have always had pets in my life, right up to 2017 when I had to put my beloved black lab to rest and my 3 kids took their respective cats with them when they moved out. Due to my passion for travelling, I felt it wasn't the right time to bring in another animal, but discovered this amazing opportunity to spend time with other people's fur babies close to home, which fills my heart. I started pet sitting professionally in January 2019 and have barely been home, with many repeat clients. I have made so many new fur-ever friends with unique personalities and I love every one of them! One client even refers to me as the "cat whisperer", as I am the only cat sitter who has been able to not only catch a glimpse of one of her 4 cats, but befriend her and make her feel comfortable to come out of hiding. Pet sitting also allows me to experience places I would likely not see, even in my own town. I am a mature, responsible animal lover who looks forward to a wagging tail and sloppy kisses from dogs, as well as the "bread making" kneading of a cuddly, drooling kitty! I also love to travel and welcome the opportunity to include pet sitting in my adventures abroad. I am a non smoker, a tenant and a landlord. I understand the importance of a well maintained home and will respect your home as if it were my own - leaving it as clean (or cleaner!) than when I arrive. I welcome the opportunity to love and care for your cherished member of the family in their own comfortable surroundings of your home. Let's set up a Meet n Greet soon! in 2022 I completed several pet sits in various parts of Mexico, such as: Sayulita, Bucerias, La Cruz, Chapala, San Miguel de Allende and Lo de Marcos. I also did volunteer dog walking/care at animal shelters in both Sayulita and Holbox. 2023: I completed 4 weeks of volunteering with injured wildlife in Australia, caring for orphaned/injured Wombats, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Pademelons, Possums and rescued farm animals - horses, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, birds and Emus - very unique experiences and memories!