I'm kind of quiet at first but don't let that discourage you. I love animals and will care for your pets as if they were my own. I have previous experience with short term care of xl and medium dogs. Buddy, a Bernese Mountain dog, was in my care while his pawrents were out of the country for 2 weeks. In that time I administered medication, fed and exercised him twice daily, brushed him and of course enjoyed his company. They requested my care for him a few times. Abby, a medium sized mix breed, was also in my care for a week at a time on various occasions. She is a leash reactive dog, meaning she has troubles while on walks when encountering other animals and people. She was a joy to care for whether walking around the neighborhood or playing fetch in the yard. I also have experience caring for Mastiffs. My experience with cats is a bit better as I have a longhaired cat. Weekly brushing along with claw trims, ear cleaning and teeth brushing are all part of his hygiene routine. If your cat is leash trained just likes getting some fresh air, I have no issues going outside with them to enjoy the sun.