I have lived on a farm and bottle fed calves, I have rode horses and sometimes I feel like my 80+ pound border collie mix eats more food than either of those. Ha! We have always had animals in my family and now I would love to help take care of yours! I have experience with animals of all types, sizes and temperaments. (goldens are the easiest to train of any animal I believe lol). I love taking them for walks and always give times for thorough sniffs if that is the sort of walk they prefer...that is what my 13 yr old golden insists upon. I have kids and animals and a husband so I know minding the zoo for you when you are gone is important and will only be done with utmost care!