I grew up caring for Labradors and serving as the de facto neighborhood pet sitter. Until just a few years ago, I had a senior rescue Pointer with whom I was able to roust out rabbits, skunks and even a turkey, from a neighborhood I thought was pretty domesticated. I also have a long track record with special needs animals - I've lived with a senior cat that I gave daily insulin shots to, and currently have a three-legged cat (for whom I hand make toys). As a university professor in the fine arts, I divide my time between the midwest and New York. Travel makes it hard to negotiate having my own dog, and my current building does not allows dogs, sadly. For you and your doggo, this adds up to a very flexible summer schedule, and someone itching to take your dog out, whether they need a good gallop or a companionable mosey. I love an underdog, and I've got a real soft spot for Pits, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds and any other rescues.