I’ve been dog sitting professionally for nearly five years, and it’s something I genuinely love. During that time, I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities. Whether it’s popping in for walks and feeding, providing overnight care, or staying with dogs for longer periods while their owners are away, I’ve had the pleasure of looking after a wide variety of wonderful pets. I’ve even travelled abroad to care for dogs, including spending a week looking after them in the South of France where I regularly get to travel to for work as well. Animals have always been a big part of my life, and caring for them has been something I’ve genuinely loved from a young age. Growing up, my parents’ home was always full of animals, including dogs, cats, rodents, birds, and horses. We currently have an 11 year old Pomeranian and a lively 3 year old miniature Dachshund (they are living their best life in Spain). I also own a horse who’s currently retired, and looking after him has taught me a great deal about responsibility, patience, and commitment. During sixth form, I volunteered at an animal shelter for a year, where I helped with dog walking, basic training, feeding, cleaning, and general animal care. It was a really rewarding experience and gave me a much better understanding of the care and attention that rescue animals need. It also helped me build confidence when handling dogs with different personalities and needs. Whenever I visit my parents in Spain, I continue to volunteer at a local animal shelter. There I help by walking the rescue dogs, giving them exercise, socialisation, and a break from kennel life. I really enjoy being able to make a positive difference, even in a small way. Working with animals has always been something I find incredibly rewarding.