yessss, animal sitting is the best! especially if you get presents.
i usually get any combination of snacks, beer, pot, and edibles before they leave. like, you're gonna feed me, get me high and/or drunk and i get to hang out with your pets? WIN!
though, paula (the flying squirrel) can be a bit of a hassle. she gets stubborn sometimes about going back in her cage... not that i blame her. i know her weaknesses though, it doesn't last long. >