In my personal life, I have had the privilege to grow up with many special and unique dogs and cats. We had several hunting/working dogs (Labradors, beagles, hounds), and also had our "lap warmers" Shih Tzus. We were lucky enough to be blessed with Shih Tzu puppies (experience with: potty training, constructive play, bite deterring, discouraging barking behaviors). Also experience with the handicap and disabled (one Shih Tzu was blind and deaf, another had 3 legs. Missing her front left leg). I have experience with cats as well, we had several growing up as did my grandmother. In my professional career I have worked at a Pet Resort (boarding for cats/dogs/occasional birds), I have also worked at a Rescue Shelter in Pittsburgh (cats, dogs, bunnies). While living in Oakmont I was a personal dog walker for a family that had two wonderful dogs that enjoyed a leisurely stroll around town as well as off road hiking adventures and river swims! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at each place. I am also the "go-to" for about a dozen friends to watch their cats, dogs, lizards, fish, parrots, etc when they are out of town, and I honestly enjoy every minute. I would look forward to meeting your fur babies and treating them as if they were my own.