UPDATE ON CATS My wife is severely allergic to cats, so I will not be able to house sit for cats. House visits are still doable, but staying for prolonged periods of time makes it harder to make sure I don't end up collecting cat fur. --- Although mainly a cat person, I do also love dogs- especially big ones! I've spent the last 11 years taking care of our family husky. Dog walking that beast is no easy task, but over the years, I've just grown accustpom to handling big, rowdy dogs. I'm not afraid of them getting a little rough when they play, and I can hold my own without being agressive with them. With cats, I'm just as playful. Besides the 3 full grown cats of mine, I also had the habit of fostering kittens. I just love animals in general and I feel like having a pet is having a member of your family you need to give as much care and attention to as any other. Having had cats and dogs with some health needs in the past, I completely understand and am very meticulous with whatever special needs your pets might have. I am more than willing to walk, pet sit, and generally help out with whatever when it comes to taking care of your beloved fuzzballs-- or even the unfuzzy ones! I also love snakes and have experience in minding snakes and lizards for short periods of time. For whatever reason, my speciality seems to have become senior pets or rowdy, rambunctious biggies. While I haven't gone out of my way to pick these jobs up, I really appreciate both for different reasons.