**As of right now I am working part time in retail, which for the holidays is very time consuming. I will gladly try to request off for days you need housesitting if given enough time in advance. As for check ins, walks, and boarding, someone is always home at my place and if you're not particular about times I would be glad to come in and check on the pets. (we are a very pet friendly family). I've been petsitting on and off since I was in the 7th grade. I prefer to stay at the house with the pets just so they are familiar with their surroundings and it won't deviate from their normal routines, but can totally bring them over to mine as well. I've pet sat for dogs of all sizes, cats, birds, fish, hermit crabs. Throughout my life I have had as pets cats, dogs, birds, turtles, iguanas, fish, ferrets and hermit crabs. I give lots of love to the animals and if permitted, let them sleep on the bed, couch, etc. I can administer medications to pets and can take them with me to go on walks and other activities so that they do not get bored.