Hi I'm Gary, My wife Brenda and I live on eleven acres out of Burlington in Boone County. We have been here for 35 years and have been married for 44 years. We love animals especially dogs. We are both retired and work part time jobs. One of us is here most of the time .We have a great place for pet walks and to run free when we feel your pet is comfortable with us. We are looking forward to establishing a relationship with your pet while you enjoy your vacation. About this sitter: Retired Kroger 35 years. Loving husband/Father/Grandfather. Love my little Shaggy. Avid outdoors man , love to Striper fish. Currently part time employee of a local Security company. Why I love dog sitting Since I can ever remember, as a youngster we had Beagle Dogs for rabbit hunting and pets. We had Beagles and Mixed breeds for our kids when they were growing up. We had a Pit Bull (Bullet) that we raised from a pup. He was a great family dog growing up with our kids ( 2 sons). Bullet was laid to rest in 1992 after fulfilling his life . Shaggy is our first pet after Bullet , 20 years. We just didn't want to get a pet right away but last year decided to get a little dog. Shaggy weighs 17 lbs is 6 1/2 years old and a perfect pet. I got him from the Boone County Shelter . We are very pleased with Shaggy. Meet my pets We have Shaggy a 7 year old Shih Tzu mix we rescued from the animal shelter. He is a good pet. About my yard We live rural and we have 11 acres not fenced. Until your pet is comfortable we will walk with a leash. Very laid back out here in the country.