I am a very happy person when pets are around, like therapy. I grew up around dogs and then had a cat of my own, but at this time I do not have any pets of my own. I started out watching family and friends' dogs when they are away and thought, why not do this more often than just when they need me! I really do enjoy it. And now that my son is 21 it's time for this single mom to find something fun to do with her free time :) I can handle any size dog, from Teacups to Great Danes. I do live in a townhouse and not a single family home. I do not have a fenced in yard, but a do have a nice big field near me where I can run a dog if needed.