From working labs that get up before the crack of dawn to pampered pooches who snuggle under the covers until 10am, I've been there. Unexpected life circumstances happen... The key breaks in the door, your cat got into a fight and I have to play nurse... just two of the things that I've gone through. I have grown quick to communicate and learned to handle many of the situations we can't prepare for. I'm not a rough houser, but I am a long walker. I may give an extra treat if your little one seems to be missing you. Extra furr on my clothes doesn't bother me, and changing my regular schedule to accommodate theirs doesn't either. When they have given you so much unconditional love, it's worth knowing that they are being looked after with someone who understands that weighty responsibility.