As a pet sitter, my greatest attribute is the ability to read your pet's mannerisms and understand their needs. I've had a lot of practice. Some of the most skittish animals have been known to warm up to me pretty quickly. I grew up in a rural area, caring for different animals including dogs, cats, and livestock animals. Most summers were spent on my grandpa's cattle farm. By the time I was 8 I could independently catch and saddle a horse for a ride. When it comes to animals, I can handle just about anything!