Looking after animals and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for is something that’s always felt very natural to me and something i will always find truly rewarding. Over the past 7 years, I’ve gained hands on experience through pet sitting and drop in visits, starting with family, friends, and neighbours, later progressing to providing care for a wide range of pets in the area including dogs, cats, senior animals, and even rabbits, building confidence with different needs, ages, and personalities. I’ve owned cats myself and have regularly cared for others from kitten age through to adulthood. I also volunteered at a boarding kennel for several months, where I worked with dogs of all ages and temperaments. During this time, I developed valuable skills in building trust and providing reassurance, particularly with more anxious or nervous dogs. I have my own dog, Lola, who I care for daily and overall my pet sitting experience has allowed me to work more closely with dogs in a home environment, adapting to their individual routines and temperaments. I’m currently working towards a qualification in Animal Management, specialising in canine and feline behaviour and management, which supports my ability to understand and respond to each pet’s unique needs.