I love animals and have always had a house full. I have fostered animals for the local shelter and have become a “foster fail” more than once. (adopting my fosters) My kids are grown and we love to travel so we currently don’t have any pets -and I really miss it. Rover is a win-win! I get my pet fix and a dog or cat gets loving attention while the owners are working or away. I love to hike so if you have a dog that likes long walks- we are a match made in heaven. Currently I am watching a “senior pet” - so we do many mini walks instead and then cuddle on the couch. I can adapt my routine to your pets needs. I have owned cats for the last 20 years. I’ve had had a senior cat and cats with medical issues- so nothing feline related can throw me for a loop! I am very comfortable with special diets and administering medication. Apart from the food, litter box and basic needs - I believe in plenty of attention and lap time . When I do drop ins- I also pick up mail, water plants, put garbage out, etc. The things that I would want done while I was away. And while I'm walking your pup or checking on your kitty, I don't watch the clock. I always end up walking the pups for closer to an hour or staying and giving the kitties some lap time. I do this because I love it- not because I'm trying to get in as many clients as I can. :) I am not working- so I can adapt my routine to your pets needs. I believe in frequent walks and live right next to “run a muck” dog park- so if your dog is good off leash I am happy to take them there daily for play time. I also know how it is to be away from your pet baby- so I always send multiple daily pic's so you can see how things are going! I do not have a fenced yard so would be keeping your dog on a leash for safety reasons. I do live next to a dog park- so off leash time would be in the safety of that fenced average. My home is on walking paths- so always new walks to take!