When I meet someone I am sitting for the first time I like to ask lots of questions some of those include; What is your typical routine and how does your pet care fit into that? (times you wake up, when you feed them, when you leave for work...etc) I want to know this so I can simulate that routine so your pets are comfortable. I want to know about everything medical, psychological, dietary or other behaviors/sensitivities that would inform my care for your pets. I know its basic but how long can they be left at home, what are times they do they typically need the bathroom (can/how do they tell me that!), where do they sleep, are they allowed on the furniture...etc I also like to check if there are other house sitting things to take care of such as garbage/recycling, humidifiers...etc In the past I have found it easiest to have a list of preferences written that I can refer to throughout my time there!

I prioritize providing loving companionship to pets while their owners are away this looks different for every pet sometimes its just hanging out with them at home other times its going outside for walks and games of fetch. I also love creating games that are mentally and physically challenges for pets. When it is appropriate I love the opportunity to take dogs/cats out into the community such as visits to memory care facilities, hospitals (if they are registered), schools and similar places where they can bring smiles to peoples faces.