I've cared for many kinds of animals — dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, even reptiles — which has taught me how to adapt to each pet's unique needs and personality. But what I'm really good at is winning over the pets other sitters struggle with.

My housemate's dog, Moses, who I lived with for a year in Australia, has anxious attachment and a tendency to bite. Most people who don't know him keep their distance. But after spending time observing him, I realized he was simply being protective — reacting when someone made big, sudden movements around him, or got too close to my housemate while she was in a vulnerable state. He wasn't aggressive; he was trying to protect the people and space he cared about. Once I understood that, we got along great — and it taught me how much a little patience and observation can do for a nervous animal.

That's the approach I bring to every pet I care for. I'm naturally gentle, easygoing, and detail-oriented, and I pay close attention to the small signals — a flick of an ear, a change in appetite — that tell me when a pet isn't feeling quite right. I respect each animal's space, privacy, and pace, especially when meeting someone new, so I'm especially well-suited to sensitive pets that need extra time to feel comfortable.

I'm also experienced with a wide range of needs beyond behavior. I've cooked homemade meals for a dog with an upset stomach (following the owner's requested recipe), given injections to an elderly cat with a medical condition, syringe-fed baby birds and older lizards that couldn't eat on their own, and helped a gecko safely shed skin that wouldn't come off naturally using damp swabs.

I'm based in Bristol with a flexible schedule, so I can work around your pet's routine. I take this responsibility seriously and care for every animal as if it were my own. If your pet is anxious, reactive, or just needs extra time to warm up, I won't rush them — I'll take the time to earn their trust, the way I did with Moses. You can leave your furry (or scaly) friend with me with total peace of mind.