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Like you, my pets are my babies. Ever since I was a little girl, I've always loved animals, be they dogs, cats, ferrets, turtles, or those of the more wild variety (lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!). As a kid, I wanted to be a vet but then realized it meant having to deal with the sadder side of working with animals. :( So instead, I decided to focus on the happier side - getting to love and dote on other peoples' pets! From a very young age, I've always had one pet or another (mostly dogs and cats), and had to take on the responsibility of feeding, walking/exercising, vet visits, administering meds, nail trims (never fun, but so rewarding when you're finished!), and best of all, snuggling and playing. I understand that when you have to go out of town, you want nothing but the best for your pups (or kitties). You want to be assured that they will be in a loving home, that their needs will be taken care of, and that they will get plenty of affection. In my home, your babies will get plenty of love and attention, play and exercise (for the more active bunch), and rest and relaxation (for the older or calmer bunch), with a dose of discipline for the more rambunctious crowd. They will be in great company with my dog, Maia, a Husky/Shepherd mix (born 2013). She's naturally energetic but has settled in her older years, which creates a perfect combination to play with the more energetic pups, or let sleeping dogs lie (especially in that sunny spot by the back door). Then there's Cora, my 10 y.o. old daughter (of the human variety) who has been through this rodeo more times than I can count - she's great with the dogs too! Next we've got our Covid adoptees, Grayer (a Russian Blue cat aptly named by my daughter) and Tovah Ruth Bader Ginsberg (your run of the mill American Shorthair who has big shoes to fill with that name). Newest to our pack is Stinky (a failed foster adoptee Siamese and our resident stinker). We got them as young kittens so they would learn that their environment will always contain a variety of dogs. And I'll say - they've done a great job adapting and usually just ignore the guest dogs, but occasionally will give head butts to the gentler pups. There's also my roommate, who is equally good and loving with the animals, and his playful and friendly husky, Aspen, who gets along with everyone. The dogs have the run of the house. I've also got a good sized fenced-in yard for them to run around in when they get antsy indoors. Everyone is current on their rabies shots and flea/tick medicine. Full disclosure: during busier times, I take up to 5 pups, occasionally more than that if my regulars hit me up at the last minute (which happens more than you might think). My general rule is not to take more than 1 new dog, so that I don't have to worry about multiple animals whose personality/temperament is new to me. I have made exceptions on rare occasions but have found that my method works well. It's a bit of mayhem in the house during this busier times, but gives the pups LOTS of socialization and opportunity to play with different personalities. And for those who just want to be left alone by other dogs, we can accommodate that too. :) There's not a whole lot I'll say no to without a meet and greet first, so come one, come all! Pits, puppies, fixed or not... reach out and let's discuss your pet's next vacation destination! I work part time out of the house, in the mornings and am usually only away from the home for a maximum of 5 hours. My roommate mostly works from home so he's a great help with letting the dogs in the yard and generally keeping an eye on everyone while I'm out. Everyone sleeps indoors, usually in my bedroom (but not in the bed) and has plenty of unlimited access to the large fenced-in backyard during the daytime. Mealtimes are based on your dogs needs but I don't leave food down, to avoid possible fights. I always feed dogs from different households away from each other, and am happy to accommodate any specific feeding needs your dog may have. If your dog is a grazer, I will work to accommodate them so they still get to eat their meal. :)