Since childhood pets have always been a huge part of my life. I was the child that was always bringing home mice, toads and salamanders to keep as pets, but of course was taught to leave the wild animals where they live. I grew up loving and living with dogs and cats and while nurturing my own children we had dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, rabbits, chickens and hermit crabs. I presently live in my daughter's home with four dogs, numerous reptiles and a tortoise...they are affectionately known as my grandchildren. I have worked part time as a dog caregiver/walker and house sitter since 2009.