I myself have two cats, Cotton and Sox. They are the most spoilt and loved moggies I know. I would love a dog, but until recently, I worked in an office based job and did not think it was fair to leave a dog on it's own during the day. I have owned a dog in the past. I don't think a house is a home without an animal in it. I regularly walk my neighbours' Jack Russell and my other neighbour's Labrador. (I am known as the pied piper of dogs in my street). So references will not be a problem. I am aiming to start a bit of dog grooming and have built a wee shed in my garden for this purpose and it has a little grooming table inside. My dream is to work with dogs and animals and I just need the chance to do so. It would not seem like work to me as my love for animals is immense. I can come and visit your pet firstly and maybe they can decide if they want me to walk or look after them. I suppose they are the best judge after all. Hope to hear from you! Many thanks Deborah I am available to start straight away and willing to travel some distance to get there.