I've always loved dogs, having grown up around guide dogs, which I sometimes cared for. I managed to bagder my parents into getting one at six called Mabel who was a collie spaniel mix. As a teenager, I cared for Mabel, often taking her on walks on my own. As she got older, I made sure she was comfortable and helped her with any medication. Mabel was a slightly skittish dog who disliked strangers and other dogs. I made sure to warn people and wait for her to come to them. I've cat sat a shy cat called Harry who eventually warmed to me as she was quite nervous around strangers, giving her the space she needed. I also help out with an old Staffy called Jen. I enjoy running around with a rescue dog from Romania called Laika who loves playing fetch. I've looked after a year old labordor called Bear who was very sweet and loved playing tug of War.