I'm a mid-20s professional who just graduated from a stressful Master's degree and suddenly found herself with a lot of free time. It's a new chapter and time to use my energy loving everything and everyone around me, including your precious fur babies! I've always considered myself very maternal, and there's something about our animals that brings out a nurturing instinct in us. I don't have any pets of my own currently, so this is my way of vicariously having that experience.

I do have prior experience babysitting both a little dog (Maltipoo) and chonky cat at the same time, for ex-colleagues who were travelling for work. I also babysat my friend's medium-sized dog Moe (goes crazy around women) and her shy cat Geo. I'm all-too-familiar with dogs who want to either run around and play or be on top of you when you're working, including my best friend's giant lovable labrador. I'm also familiar with the cool stoicism of cats which comes undone at feeding time, when they become drama queens. I'm even more familiar with both animals pooping/ puking at odd times and places as well as what triggers them, like overfeeding or not having clear litter. It's taught me a lot about being attuned to each animal and being firm about what's okay and what's not.

I work hybrid, so I can work remotely 2 days/ week. It would be good if this is at your place and I can borrow some wifi while I'm pet-sitting. I could also take them on walks in the afternoon/ evening if that's preferable. I love being active and moving around so that's a win-win. The biggest wins are, of course, my mental health and your sense of relief that your baby is being taken care of! I look forward to meeting you and your animal.