Pets have been beloved family members for most of my life. I have had all ages, from pups to seniors. I've had every experience from house training, lightning/firework anxiety, giving shots and medications, to having a cat give birth in my lap! I have infinite patience and tend to be unfazed by much. I rescued my cat, Lulu, when I lived in Beijing and she has now lived with me in China, Texas, Russia, and now Arkansas. My Westie, Bonnie Brae, joined us last year and we are all enjoying the beautiful scenery and many birds who come to visit the yard. I believe in keeping animals safe, loved, and happy and arrange my routine to fit their needs. I am a newly retired elementary teacher with lots of patience and plenty of time for your pets! Home all day, I regularly walk my dog on the beautiful trails around Bella Vista and provide frequent supervised outdoor breaks. Both my pets love being brushed so much that it usually never makes it back to the drawer. Pets have full run of the house and are closely supervised/leashed when outdoors. I have a friendly 1.5 year old Westie who loves to play and I can offer dog park visits for off leash runs or leashed trail walks. I have a playpen and medium sized crate available if your pup prefers. My cat is a hider but comes out every now and then for some love--she retreats behind a baby gate when she needs a break from the dog. I can do drop-in cat feeding/litter box maintenance for cats and can even water your plants if you need.