I'm a retired U.S. Navy veteran that absolutely adores dogs and makes connections with them instantly. I had a 7 year old chocolate lab that I lost to lymphoma 10 years ago but have not had dog since then. I grew up in a family that always had a dog so it's been unusual without one but I like to preserve her memory and I don't want to feel that I have replaced her, eventually I will get a dog but for now I like to bond with others. I've been dog sitting for mother's two miniature schnauzers and my sister's beagle over the past year. For now I'm available 24/7 during the month of December and for foreseeable months. I'm good with dogs both large and small.