I live in East-West Asheville, among herd of dogs visiting the New Belgium Brewery. I keep a fairly open schedule and am usually available on short notice. Yes, my calendar is up to date and yes, I would love to stop by and meet your critters sometime today (or tomorrow, if that's better?). I keep my service radius down to 5 miles from my location so I can better serve my community. I currently have a 3-year-old Pit/ Staffy mix that we are training up to be the best dog possible. I previously owned a 20-30ish pound spaniel mix and a Shiba Inu. The needs of your pets are the top priority of my day, whatever they may be. I'm a pretty big guy who can be as much or little of a 'rassler as your dog needs, even if that means being a couch potato for a few hours at a time. I'm not much of a runner, but getting a mile or three of walking in is no problem if that's what your furbaby requires. I like cats. I'll match their energy and attention. I know what it's like to not want someone to pet me. While my wardrobe may be rife with animal hair, I am careful to not cross contaminate between visits. Hand sanitizer, shoes left at the door, soles wiped down and sanitized - gotta keep your pet healthy! Overnights, drop-ins, longer-stays. I am a writer by trade, so my work can follow me just about anywhere. No problem with administering medications and have completed the American Red Cross Cat & Dog first aid course. And yes, I can definitely send you a picture of your dog because of course you miss them.