I grew up and have lived with various pets & animals for most of my life. As family pets, I've owned, and been owned by ;), dogs, cats, iguanas and birds (even carrier pigeons at one time). I've studied these animals behaviors and then some of the research on animal behavior. I... Love... Animals. I'm currently working part-time and would like to make animal care a bigger part of that. This means I currently have great flexibility when it comes to working for you. Safety is a major concern but also second nature. I'm always going to consider what's best for the animal, even if they don't agree ;). I will do my best to merge the owner's specific instructions and wishes around that. Second only to safety, is the mental well-being of the animal. Keeping your pet interested, occupied and as stimulated as THEY want. Pets are excellent communicators and I'm an expert listener.