My 9-year-old rescue pit bull recently passed away unexpectedly. My partner and I adopted him a little over 3 years ago and did everything we could to give him a loving home filled with walks, snuggles, and other adventures. We have such a deep love for dogs and would love to welcome any dog into our home. I work from home on Mondays and Fridays and have weekends off. Before we adopted our dog in 2020, we both took care of dogs together via Rover (walks, drop-ins, house sitting, and boarding). We’re also the go-to person for friends, family, and coworkers. We’ve taken care of dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds, from puppy to senior. We even took care of our friend’s bearded dragon for a few months in summer 2017. I trained Oliver, the chocolate labrador-retriever I grew up with, when he was just a puppy. I was able to teach him the basic commands, despite his incredibly stubborn nature. In addition, I have been a dog sitter for family, friends, and coworkers. The following are just a couple of examples of dogs I’ve watched: I took care of a 2-month-old black lab mix. Her name was Rosie, and she was one of the most high-strung and energetic dogs I have ever met. I was able to wear her out by playing fetch with her in the yard, taking her for a 30-minute walk, and practicing a few basic commands with her. I checked in on her a few times a day over the course of a weekend. Her owners were impressed, and welcomed me back. Not long after that, I watched my mother's coworker's dog and cat. Sally was a seven-year-old lab/terrier mix. She was the gentlest creature I have ever met. She enjoys attention and loves being pet. Her owner asked me to check in on Sally at least once while she was away for a day. I came to her house though, and kept Sally and the cat, Bodhie company for a few hours. I came back two more times that day to take Sally out, and refill water bowls for both animals. I have a deep concern for all animals and will go above and beyond to take care of them. I enjoy walking and exploring the city. I am in tune with animals and how they react in certain situations (e.g. when they are scared, when the ground is too hot/too cold, etc.). I have loved my own dogs, and would treat other dogs just as I have treated my own. Dogs make the world a better place, so I want to make the world a better place for dogs.