I have been taking care of a neighbor's dog, a new experience for me! I love it! I am an avid walker and have had the pleasure of "babysitting" my neighbor's three Samoyed dogs. I have entertained the idea of getting a dog, but I want more experience with dogs to see if this would be a good decision. My family has had cats for 30 years and I appreciate a cat's independence, but there is nothing like a wagging tail when a dog is happy to see you. I was a middle school counselor for 31 years so, as you may imagine, I do have patience. I am recently retired and need a little job to keep me busy. I would like a job that is fun and gets me moving!!