WIRES member. Sometimes I had to take care of farms (beef cattle, goats, chooks), but nowadays I mind mainly pets in units and houses. I gave my love to dogs, cats, lizards, birds, snakes, rodents of all sorts... There is no animal I am scared of (but I won't ride a horse). Usually I meet the animal(s) first, but if your beloved friend is unlike to bite me, I am sure we will get along well. I believe that a good pet sitter should stay and sleep in the house to minimize the stress caused by the absence of the master(s)/mistress(es). I think also that I should stay over at least one night before the master(s)/mistress(es) leave(s), so the animal(s) get(s) used to me and accept(s) me in its/their territory....