I grew up with dogs in my house from childhood through college, so caring for them has always been second nature to me. My German Shepherd Mac was rescued from a dog meat festival in China, and I cared for him through a cancer battle until he passed in June 2025. After losing him we weren't emotionally ready to commit to another dog right, so instead we started fostering - which is how I met Rolo. We fostered Rolo through Collier Domestic Animal Services for 13 months. When we brought Rolo (an 80lb Pitbull Mix) to our home in July 2025, he had already been at Collier Domestic Animal Services for over a year. We fostered Rolo for 13 months, seeing him thru to his adoption in August 2026! Fostering was a very rewarding experience that presented it's own set of unique challenges as we trained Rolo to adapt to the home enviorment after spending so long at the shelter. We still aren't ready to adopt again ourselves, which is what brought me to Rover: a way to keep caring for and loving on dogs in the meantime. I work from home, so your dog will get consistent attention, regular potty breaks, and a comfortable house environment throughout their stay.