I am an animal lover who is constantly trying to plan trips and vacations around my dog. When I'm not able to take her with me, I worry constantly about the strangers taking care of her in a kennel. I want to leave her at the best possible place, but that can get pricey at $45+ per night. Plus, I worry about her safety and security with other dogs and have a hard time trusting that the employees will handle her correctly. I'd rather someone be able to watch her in her own home, so I would like to offer that service to my community. I've never lived a day of my life without a pet, and always had a dog, even for 15+ years. I adore all animals and have the propensity to care for them in the manner I would expect someone to care for my own; I'm super picky about who gets to do that, and so I understand that as part of the family, pets need attention and care that someone like me can provide better than most.