My mother owns PAWS Pet Sitting, an in home care service for your pets out of Massachusetts and Vermont. My father owns Dogs in Sync training and doggy day care in Victoria, BC. I have spent the past eight years working part time for my mother caring for an array of animals including dogs, cats, birds (ducks and chickens included), reptiles, various rodents, as well as the occasional horse or other farm animal. While working for her I provided families with dog walking services, as well as overnight house sitting. I also spent a month and a half running my father's company while he was away. During this time I was responsible for daytime boarding as well as over night boarding. I can provide references upon request.