I am a cat owner who brought her cat home from Panama after serving in the Peace Corps. I have extensive petsitting experience from caring for a sick, elderly cats to dog sitting both large and small and young and old dogs. I have stayed in homes of the my petsitting clients while they are away and am an avid hiker, so I enjoy taking dogs for walks. My experience with my own cat makes me a lovable caretaker and gives me understanding to how special pets are to families. I would treat your pet just as I treat mine, which is like my own child! I travel between Yarmouth and Portland a lot, so any home near either of those areas would be very accessible. I'm a full time graduate social work student who also works at the women's shelter in Portland. I understand the relationship between human and pet is strong and important. I'm looking to make some extra money while I am in school.