My family and I love having dogs around but are too heartbroken over losing our last dog that we don't want to commit to another one yet. Before we pick up another pup of our own, we’re very happy to provide love and care to pups that are in need. We want to offer a safe and loving place to stay for dogs who need to be in a one-dog home. We know how difficult it can be to find that, since that's what our last dog needed, so we’re here to help make sure your pup is as happy as can be. I’ve always grown up around dogs and have cared for them in one capacity or another. I had two German Shepherds while living on a farm in Brazil. They were outdoor dogs, so my care of them was limited to feeding and grooming. Here in Minnesota, I adopted an older American Staffordshire and had her until she passed away a couple months ago. Prior to owning dogs, I fostered puppies and abandoned dogs of mixed breeds (mainly smaller to mid-size). Although I will be the primary caregiver, our house is full of love and very dog-friendly. My significant other, and my two sons, aged 8 and 11, live with me. My significant other loves dogs as much as I do, particularly playing with them and just hanging out relaxing, but he has a full-time job so he would be around less often. My sons are home-schooled, so they are usually with me, and they love dogs so much that they used to argue over sleeping with our dog and would end up on the floor with her under a blanket. I am a writer and spend a lot of time in front of my computer. My kids and I like to travel and play or hike outdoors. We read a lot too! No matter what, there will almost always be someone around to make sure your pup is happy and loved. I live in the Lone Oak Road neighborhood of Eagan. It's very safe and secluded, with several parks within walking distance and even a couple of minor trails. My home is next to a lake, with a good amount of shoreline. It’s perfect for walking and exploration! The backyard has a fenced-in lawn as well, so we’ll have plenty of opportunities to get some time outdoors. Indoors, the house is roomy. We do have a lot of stairs, but for any dogs with difficulty climbing, we have baby gates to keep them on one floor.