I have 3 kids but only 1 17 year old son still at home who absolutely loves dogs, and they love him too, most follow him around the house to play and some will tap on his bedroom door if they don't see him, it's super cute. Many of our repeat guests immediately beeline for his bedroom upon arrival :) We lost our loving 11 year old Shih Tzu, Taz, to heart disease a couple years ago and with my daughter heading to college soon after and my son to follow within a few years, I just wasn't ready to adopt another fur baby, however, we still have a lot of Love to give. Baby sitting other's fur babies is great for us & they get a ton of attention. I have had dogs all my life as well as dog sitting for family and friends, i have a lifetime of experience. I also work in the Pet Food industry...so our home is all about the fur babies. We have a lot of Love to give and would like to share our home with your babies that need loving care while your away.