Hello! I grew up with several dogs and have always considered them as part of the family. I work from home so I have plenty of time to enjoy keeping your pets company. I was born in Mons, Belgium and grew up in Raleigh, NC. I graduated from NC State University and have traveled to many parts of the world, including Central and South America, Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia. I would love to be given the opportunity to look after your beloved pets and home. My background covers aspects in real estate development and building, residential architectural design, real estate sales, and self-development counseling. I can completely understand the angst of a homeowner leaving their pets and possessions in the hands of a stranger. My companion is Bentley, a 8lb non-shedding maltese, who will be with me. He is well socialized and very friendly with dogs large and small as well as cats. I take him on two long walks each day, about 45 min -1 hr, so you can rest assured your loved one will also get plenty of exceisize. I am an extremely responsible individual, clean, organized, and non-smoking /drinking. I am also a vegetarian and do not do much cooking. :) ***5 night min stay over Christmas *** Long Term overnight stay discounts available.