I am 26 and have just relocated to Newcastle for uni and am defiantly missing having animals pester me 24/7!! I am a massive animal lover and have extensive experience looking after animals. I was a live in stable hand for a couple years and have been doing pet sitting for multiple people since 2013. I would love to help you out and look after your pets.
UPDATE: I now have my dog here with me so only available to sit for you if he can come (5yr old friendly kelpie x collie). Also available to walk, happy to negotiate prices. Really just to cover my time and/or petrol :) also able to do visits and look after horses....