Since age 3 I have always had pets around - my grand parents used to have dogs and cats and when I was 6 I adopted a lost kitten and called her Princess. She lived with us for 12 years and was a real family member. 

Later we had a dog and a few guinea pigs which I didn't manage to take with me when I moved to another country to study. Since that moment I was missing a "fluffy companion". I was walking my friends dogs and patting their cats, but couldn't have the one of my own. 

My work expects a lot of travel and I cannot have a pet of my own, so I see this as an opportunity to be a relieve for pet parents and having a pet to care for (even if only for a while).

My main objective is to make sure your pet has same level of care it would get with you to reduce stress for your pet and make sure they are happy and healthy when you're back.