I grew up around cats and a dog and we always had at least two pets in the family house. Over those 18 years I became familiar with various different breeds and different personalities. At university I realised how different life was without pets around, became more interested and involved in animal welfare and eventually studied the subject, eventually submitting my dissertation on animal ethics. Animals, to me, deserve treatment just as kind and respectful as we would give to other people. I started pet-sitting for friends in 2022, who then recommended me to other friends, and the rest is history. I recently moved from SE London to Harpenden and while I can’t currently accommodate pets in my flat, I’m happy to come to your place to stop in on your pet, stay over if required, play, clean up after them, feed and water them and generally make sure they’re ok while you’re away! At the moment I have limited experience administering any kinds of medicine, so if your pet needs this during their stay, a thorough demonstration would be ideal. I work full-time from home, so if I am staying in your home I’d appreciate internet access. It is a desk job, so I will always be present and never leave for more than two hours at a time (and if I do need to for any reason, I will communicate this to you). I am very much a homebody, but I allow the pets to tell me how much space they want. If they want time alone, I let them rest. If they want attention, they have it!