| I may not be experienced in taking care of other people's dogs, although I have taken care of 3 small-medium dogs that my family owns (mini puddle, pinscher, and pom mixed breed) and 1 cat (stray-maine coone mix), which I took care entirely by my own. I pretty much understand that they can be sensitive to humans when they are scared, happy, or sad, and different breeds have different characteristics, capabilities, and ways to treat. I also understand that they have different languages and most of the time other people can misunderstand, although they only express fear or anxiety. I love animals and how they can become part of our life, that is why I think keeping them happy and well maintained is important for busy owners.

| I have 4 dogs (2 pugs, a whippet/greyhound, and a bull arab cross with a mastiff (and a little bit of pitbull in him). I am great at administering medication as i have had a lot of experience with my 2 pugs. I take my whippet/greyhound for daily walks and I love to run around with my big bull arab cross. I do struggle to walk XL dogs (such as the bull arab) as I'm quite small myself. I am easy going and get along with every dog (barking, scratching, or jumping is not a problem). I also have a Russian blue cross cat and recently lost my devon rex. I absolutely love cats and I get along with them just as well with dogs!

| I am an international student who is following a master's degree program in Federation university Ballarat. I am a pet lover. In my home (home country) I have two cats and a dog. As an volunteer I participated adoption days which were conducted by Embark Otara Foundation. Not only that they conducted bath days for the dogs who stay in their organization. I participated that also. I really enjoy behaviors of the pets and have great understanding of them.