I have always been a big animal lover and was brought up surrounded by horses, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits and tortoises. I worked as a groom for an elderly couple who did competitive carriage driving for a few years and would often house and animal sit for them while they were on their boat taking sole charge of the house, yard and many four legged occupants. I have also worked as a nanny and groom and have lots of excellent references.