I absolutely love animals and have always had cats at home. I have been active in animal rescue (most of my profile photos are of me in Romania helping with stray dogs). I have also fostered and rehomed numerous cats and kittens. And I know my way to St Tiggywinkles dropping off injured wildlife!

I'm unable to have any more animals than I've already got, so what's the best way to meet more of the lovely creatures ....? Pet sitting! You can rest assured that your furry family member would be cared for by me as if they were my own! In rescue and fostering, I've met animals of all different temperaments and find every single one adorable - and know that with patience even the wariest animal wants to make friends, as long as we respect their terms for doing so.

A bit of an update: having moved to a property with a bigger garden, I now have five adorable hens and they are such super little characters!

Many of my cats have lived to a ripe old age of 20 or more, and so - inevitably - I have a lot of experience of giving medication and also spotting when a vet visit is necessary.

I have now retired so am able to make morning visits or evening visits - or, distance permitting, both - depending on your pet's needs. A walk, a bowl of food, a cuddle, or a quick hello. Whatever you feel appropriate is what I will do - I'm not offended by a cat who ignores me or fazed by a dog that jumps up at me.

I'm also very happy to water plants, put the mail somewhere safe, draw curtains, switch lights on and off ... All part of the service!