I'm a big animal welfare advocate. Hope to get into rescuing/fostering eventually. Many years ago studied towards becoming a veterinarian but could not complete due to $$. My husband, while in the army, was in the canine corp. where he took care of and trained several dogs. So we both have experience and knowledge in what it takes to properly care for dog/s. We recognize that they are feeling and thinking beings and should be treated like members of the family. Your pets will be properly and affectionately taken care of. I have a large 2 story home and am able to separate dogs if needed, that is why there is a limit how many I would accept at the same time. I have also agreed to take on multiple clients at the same time. Although this may be rare, you should know it is possible that I will have other pups here during your pet's stay. We try and provide a family home environment for all. Each stay please remember to bring toys, beds/crates to make your pet feel at home and adequate pet food for duration of stay. We provide healthy treats if allowed by owner. Why I love dog sitting Since I was a kid, I have pretty much always had dogs and a few times cats. In elementary school I was assigned to maintain our small farm (2 goats, 1 pig, several chickens and a few ducks). During Jr. High and High school took ROTC programs for animal health & safety & Vet assisting. Community College enrolled in Animal Health Technology 1.5 yrs., incomplete. Since 1988 owned 4 dogs. 1st dog had 8 yrs., died age 8. 2nd dog had 7 yrs., died at age 14. 3rd dog had 10 yrs., died age 13. Current dog got 5/2014 at age 8 & is doing great! Same with cats, most of them were close to 20 yrs. of age when they passed. My family has always had dogs and cats, so I grew up with them. Love them like people! Meet my pets 1 small dog and daughter's cat About my yard I have a large chain linked fenced back yard. All grass except for patio that is brick and elevated from the yard. Have a tool shed/greenhouse in far left corner. Don't know measurements, but it is large. Some flat areas and some hilly areas. I have 4 small to medium sized fruit trees, raised vegetable/flower gardens. Very safe! Would not leave them out over night in case a raccoon or possum comes by. Never saw any coyotes in my yard. But don't like to leave them out at night. But they can have access to go to the bathroom through pet door. My experience administering medication Yes and would like to see how owner administers it. PLEASE NOTE: When sending me a stay request please be polite and advise me of your final plans within a few days of your original request. It is Rover's policy that if a request isn't booked or archived within 72 hours my calendar may show as unavailable for that time period your request is for. I would show as unavailable to other clients. So, please let me know as soon as possible of your plans after you have sent me a request. Thank you! Also please fully complete your dog's profile! We heavily count on that information. Also please select the services you need carefully. Too many clients are selecting the wrong services and overcharging themselves. It's not easy correcting the fee schedule. I run into this often.