I've taken care of cats and dogs for friends for years, and since moving to NYC, I've also started doing it for extra income (and added critter snuggles, of course). As of my writing this, the last house- and pet-sitting assignment I took on was about a month ago: a week at a nice apartment in the Upper East Side, tending to a dog (Riley), a cat (Lola), a hamster (Dribble), and a couple of fish (whose names I forgot because, frankly, they didn't have much personality, tee hee). I work as a freelance translator, so I have a very flexible schedule and am able to work even while travelling or house-sitting, as long as I have my laptop. I've been getting pet-care assignments through word-of-mouth and through my roommate, a well established dog-walker who often asks me for help when she's overbooked. I welcome the opportunity to meet more two- and four-legged friends through Rover! I'm home most of the day each day at present, doing some work over the phone or Zoom. I try to avoid leaving any dog unsupervised in my apartment. My apartment is in an elevator building -- I live alone and my low-key lifestyle doesn't include drinking or smoking. You may think I'm boring, but it makes for a good place for a pup. 😅 When the weather's nice, I enjoy walks as exercise, so doggos who like long walks usually get what they want with me. Please let me know about any food sensitivities or allergies, because I do like to steam a sweet potato or chop up an apple for my canine pals.