I grew up having a dog outside home and have always enjoyed animal company. Unfortunately my parents became allergic, thus I was never able to have my own until after college. Currently I own a cat, but have had a roommate and lived with a her large dog for the past two years, helping take care of him when she has 10 hour shifts. I work at Lowell Observatory, thus have morning and evening shifts, which offers a perfect break for house checks and walking your dog when i am off work in the middle of the day and early mornings. I also do not mind getting up odd hours of the night and mornings to check on your dog and let him/her out to relieve him/herself.