I grew up with a Beagle and a Maine Coon, then I had a black lab, like all of my grandad's, for 8 years until she passed. I have been around many dogs/ cats otherwise with friends and pet-sitting. I enjoy being active with them or just loving on more mature animals that aren't as mobile. I don't have any pets of my own and hope to be able to lift the burden for those whom are busy and traveling. One of my passions is being around pets. Dogs and cats have a way of calming me and looking at me to understand our unspoken language. I don't have any animals of my own which means all of my love and attention will be for your family member while I am with them.