Dogs have always been an integral part of my life, and my true passion. I have grown up with them, and have taken on responsibility for them from an early age. I have extensive experience with dogs of a wide range of ages and breeds -- from a rescue Chihuahua type, to a labrador puppy, to a large Mallorquin Shepherd cross Rottweiler (to name but a few!). I combine kindness and patience with responsibility and reliability in all my work with dogs, and am adaptable to the individual circumstances and requirements of each dog and owner. Until recently I had three dogs, but as these have sadly died I have full availability in terms of looking after other people's dogs, and am extra eager to get a good dose of dog!

I also have personal experience of looking after hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, freshwater fish, African land snails, and cats. I've owned three cats, and at the moment we share our family home (which is shown in the pictures) with a gorgeous young indoor Siamese cat called Snapdragon, Inky the goldfish, and some White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Corydoras catfish and amano Shrimps! HOWEVER, I have just started a new teaching job in London so currently have no pets with me and am more keen than ever to have the chance to look after other people's pets!