I adore dogs and cats. Owned them all my life. Over the years I learned how to care for them whether young or old, or after surgery and accidents-and recuperating. I also had a couple of precious budgies when I was young. In my younger days I sat for a family that went south for two months in the summer. I so enjoyed this magnificent German Shephard. Ten years ago I rescued a senior Himalayan kitty from a hospice client. She lived with me for 5 years. Two years ago I rescued a beautiful senior cat (13) from SPCA. He settled into my home and has become a great joy and comfort to me. Be assured I would care for your fur babies as if they were my own.