I have been taking care of dogs and cats since high school, when I started looking after family and friends' pets every summer. Mostly cats at first, since they are more territorial and tend to stay closer to home, but over time I took on plenty of dogs too. Over the years I have had the chance to care for many different animals: Grace, my Purmilla cat (now quite old, and we have spent summers together since I was 18), Silvestro, a rescued stray dog I look after especially during New Year's fireworks, and also Ludovica, Maya, Romeo, Pippi, Miss Kitten, George and Larry. What sets me apart is the ability to build real trust with an animal. It matters a lot to me that my presence, while the owner is away, feels calm and reassuring rather than stressful. This applies whether I am caring for a territorial cat or an energetic or shy dog. I recently moved to Antwerp and I am looking forward to meeting new four legged friends in the city. I am available for pet sitting both at home and drop in visits, with flexible hours.