I have been a volunteer for the TX Humane Society for 15 years and occasionally foster parent. I never sit for too may at a time because I want to make sure each friend is given special attention. I treat your companion the same as you. You take 3-5 walks a day so would I. I reside in a newly developed area with lots of walking room and pet friendly neighbors. I have 2 furbabies, Peanut is my 11 yr old Silky Terrior who spends the majority of his day snoozing. I also have a 2 year old German Spitz his name is Pharaoh, he would probably like your furbaby better than you...lol.. he loves to play. Both are eager to have loving company. Its hard to trust strangers but I assure you, your companion left in my care will bring you piece of mind.