I have been involved with animals of all kind since i was child. I have owned everything from ferrets to farm animals. If your fur baby comes to my house just like mine they rule the house. Let me treat yours just like i treat mine so you can enjoy your time away with no worries. While you are away rest assured as a former firefighter your fur baby will be in good hands. We will play outside inside or lounge on the couch what ever they prefer. I do not do cages or crates unless that is how you have them sleep at night. My house is their house. I can bathe and dry them even do nails if needed. I just do not clip hair. Think of them as staying at home away from home.