Please understand I work twelve hour shifts 2-5 days a week so unfortunately I have to decline most of the requests I get. My sister Carolyn (in photo) lives here too and helps when I’m at work. Definitely a "crazy dog lady." I believe dogs are the best things on earth! Cats are second. I understand not only how hard it is to leave your dogs but how expensive it can be! I couldn’t afford most of the rates on here so I keep my rate at what I think is reasonable (Rover gets 20% & any fees) but your babies will get wonderful care and lots of love. I currently have two dog babies- a 17 year old female Bassett Hound mix-Jingles and a 7 year old male Beagle-Bailey. They’re the smallest dogs I’ve ever had. All my dogs have been rescues. I would NEVER buy or breed a dog but one of the fun things about working on Rover is caring for & getting to know so many different breeds. I adopted Jingles from the Guilford shelter 9 years ago and adopted Bailey (a foster fail-I couldn’t let him go) from the rescue I’ve volunteered with for many years-CrisisDogsNC. They're my babies and my best friends. My sister,who lives with me, also adopted a dog I was fostering for CrisisDogsNC. Her dog, Anthony, is about 7 and a chihuahua-whippet mix. He’s friendly & playful but will bark like a lunatic when you drop off and pick up 🤷🏻‍♀️🙄 Jingles, even at 17, is the boss here. She’ll make that known initially then calm down. Jingles likes to sit on the couch & be the queen. It’s typical dog behavior, especially for a female, but many people haven’t had a dog as alpha as Jingles is. Laid back dogs & puppies are the best fit. Jingles is only 35 pounds but, like I said, VERY ALPHA so if your dog likes to be the boss it’s NOT going to be a good fit. I wish I could accept every request but I have to do what’s right for both of our dogs. My yard is big, fun, & fenced but if your dog is an escape artist and is “born to run” and jump fences I’m not a good fit. I live 1.5 blocks from Wendover Ave and don’t want to risk it if there’s a good chance your baby will escape. I had a husky for 12 years and as great as they are I don’t feel comfortable watching them here. I've never met a dog I didn't fall in love with. I'll care for your babies with my whole heart. It’s hard to trust anyone else, let alone a stranger, with your dogs but I do this bc I love it! I’ll definitely fall in love with your dog while they’re here. I always send lots of photos and updates-at least 2-3 per day. I do work full time so my availability is limited. I can also do walks and drop in visits. I usually stay an hour per drop in.