I absolutely love animals - I have many of my own, including 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 bunnies. Before I went to medical school I was studying to be a veterinarian which gave me many different experiences caring for animals, such as a job as a veterinary technician and an internship at the Saint Louis Zoo. I do run on a regular basis and can bring your best friend along if that is what they need for their exercise. My availability varies depending on the month, as some months I am working at the hospital much more than others. Therefore, if your dog requires consistency in their caregivers my schedule may make that difficult at times, but it would be doable. Regardless, I can assure you I will love your pets as much as my own!