I’ve had many animals throughout my life, but after moving to Oxford it became more difficult. Still, I found a way to stay connected with them. For the past few years, I’ve been visiting different homes and caring for a variety of animals — mostly dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. I look after them for different lengths of time, from a few days to several months, and I also provide regular dog-walking services. Since I work partly online and partly study online, my schedule is very flexible. Animals have become an essential part of my daily life, and I truly enjoy spending time with them.

Most of the time, my work takes place in the pet owner’s home. Depending on the situation, sometimes I simply arrive, pick up the dog, and take them for a walk. For others, I just need to let them out into the garden for a toilet break, make sure they have fresh water, and feed them. In some cases, I stay for a day, a night, or even a week, living in the owner’s home. During that time, I feed and care for the animals, take them for walks in parks, play with them, and give them medication when needed.