Having grown up on a farm, I have lived with many animals all my life. I am completely comfortable around all pet types, large and small, having owned: - Big dogs (German Shepherd) - Energetic dogs (Border Collie) - Nervous dogs (rescue collie cross who is extremely nervous around humans and doesn't like eye contact) - Small Dogs (Jack Russell) - Cats (both house cats and farm cats that are not used to human contact) - Chickens - Alpacas (yes really!) - Horses - Sheep I have also worked on a Farm Park which involved caring for and handling: - Guinea pigs - Rabbits - Hamsters - Chinchillas - A variety of large animals such and goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and ponies. I am also comfortable around all reptiles but have less experience with them, but I am always willing to learn! I have prior experience in house sitting of dogs, cats, mice/rats, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens and rabbits. This experience included taking care of senior animals who needed medicine administering, and bathing dogs after those particularly muddy winter walks! I am not squeamish, having had both elderly dogs and those with sensitive stomachs, I've seen it all! I have lots of availability for drop-ins or dog walks, and partial availability for full-time pet sitting. I am an active person who takes plenty of walks anyway, so some doggy company would be welcomed! I really am a lover of all animals. :)