I have always had a deep connection with animals ever since I was a kid. I grew up homeschooled and something that my mom had me do very young was fostering kittens and taking care of dogs that were lost or didn't have a home. We also would watch this series called, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan and sometimes I would independently watch episodes of My Cat from Hell on YouTube. Something that I noticed when watching these shows is that the animal is typically never actually misbehaved but instead misunderstood. I feel as if being a good sitter is being empathic to every single animal and listening to their wants and needs and although there is a small language barrier, it is important to know that they are always communicating with us. There are very subtle movements that can portray whether an animal is having fun, hungry, distressed, etc. and that's something that I always try to pay attention to with animals to make sure that they feel safe and content. I believe leading with your intuition is something that you must do and to tell whether an animal wants enrichment or to relax. I will always strive to provide a safe and most comfortable environment for them. Also, I definitely understand the fear of allowing someone to watch your pet (I've definitely felt that way when leaving on vacation for my cats) and I want to give you everything that I expect from a sitter. I will be sure to give photo updates, and respect routines that have been established.