I have been around dogs mostly, and have had 2 cats in my history of taking care of animals, most of my life. Many family members and friends trust me fully to take care of their animals. I am very attentive to my own animals, and always work my schedule around my 2 dogs to ensure their needs are always met. I am a mature, semi-retired woman, who lives alone and has the time to give my clients high quality care. It is a regular part of my routine. I live in a condominium community and walk my 2 dogs 3-4 times a day. Dogs in my condo community are required to be leashed, and you must immediately pick up after them when they do their job! I have the flexibility to be available on short notice. I also volunteer at the Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City regularly. I have volunteered cleaning, am a dog walker, and am moving into enrichment currently at the humane society. Enrichment involves providing more one on one care to the dogs that need it. In the clients home I would follow in detail all their instructions and guidelines for the care of their animal(s). I would be considerate of their routine in order to maintain a low stress level for the animals. I treat all animals as if they are my own.