I am a retired educator and the pet mom of a chihuahua-mix named Ichabod. I have worked as a volunteer at SFSPCA (dog walking, puppy socialization, animal transport, and foster care). In 2018, I participated in two animal rescue deployments with the Humane Society of the United States and a medical mission trip to the Philippines with NAFCON (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns). Pre-Covid volunteer jobs: Reading Partners Tutor - SF Schools, Project Homeless Connect, Friendship Line call center-a 24/7/365 suicide prevention intervention “hot” line and a “warm line” for lonely older adults or adults with disabilities. I moved from SF to the East Bay March 2020. I live in a tiny house & share a large, enclosed yard with my cousin who owns a small dog. Both dogs enjoy playing with other dogs and are starting to accept a cat who seem to have “adopted” us. In addition to my love of dogs, my other interests include reading, fine arts, crafts, traveling and researching my ancestry. I am retired and plan my schedule so that I am with my doggie/kitty clients most of the time. Whenever possible, I take my dog & the visiting pup with me on errands. My yard is completely fenced. There are three custom built dog houses in the yard, which the dogs sometimes use. They prefer to hang out in the garage (workshop) attached to the main house. My cousin has music playing in his workshop throughout the day. I have pet carriers, crates,exercise pens, car booster seats for small dogs, a dog seat belt for larger dogs, a pet stroller, assorted dog beds and dog toys (including a ball launcher for pets who love to retrieve).