Please give me a minimum of 5 days notice for booking requests as last minutes bookings, unless it is for a medical emergency or death in the family, do not give us time to do a meet and greet. Also please don't send requests between 9:00 pm and 8:00 am as I am generally in bed during that time and the text wakes me up. Thank you! My father is a retired veterinarian, so I grew up around pets of all kinds. I have helped him in his practice from amputating a cat's leg to Trich testing bulls and preg checking cows. I have had dogs as an adult, as long as my residence allowed, and very rarely been without cats. My pets are well-taken care of and loved like children. I have occasionally done pet-sitting, and am currently wanting to do it on a regular basis. I have a big fenced yard where dogs can run and play, but I don't leave mine out unattended. If they're out, I'm out. I love to play fetch and tug-of-war. Weather permitting, walks and hikes are always a part of the itinerary, I can give as many treats as are allowed., and I will follow your instructions regarding your pet.