I've lived around and loved animals since I was 9 years old, and 4 years ago, I founded an animal welfare club at my university, with which I began a nation-wide fostering network, specifically for orphaned neonatal kittens and puppies. I am used to late night feeding schedules, giving medication, following schedules, and monitoring and maintaining healthy habits. I have also lived with and cared for a senior cat with anxiety and liver failure, and have experience administering medication. I have fostered cats, small dogs, and large dogs, and I think being patient, cautious, and giving lots of positive reinforcement are the qualities that make me best suited for caring for companion animals. I'm currently a student, but I've spent years in the company of animals every day, and so spending time with animals is the free-time I need. My weekends are usually available, and Monday - Wednesdays most weeks are also great for me. The priorities I have for the companion animals I care for are (1) lots of healthy play so that they can spend their energy, (2) as much outdoor time as possible (I encourage this for cats as well if there is a safe area for them and they are curious to go outdoors), and (3) sticking to routines. I like to keep as many constants as possible in their lives to minimize stress. I try to stick to the schedules they are usually on to make them feel safe and happy. Any change they may need to go through should be as smooth and gradual as possible!