Hi, my name is Kathie. I look forward to welcoming your dog into my home and spoiling him/her while you are away. I adore dogs. I have had dogs in my life for 35+ years, and have owned dogs for 28 years. Sadly, my beloved 'Jake' passed away in December, 2015. I have had Cocker Spaniels, Rottweilers, a Golden Retriever, a Samoyed, a Norwegian Elkhound, and several shelter dogs. My husband and I live in a quiet subdivision near a small lake and lots of beautiful trees, grass and wildlife. We will walk your dog 4 times a day, and take them in the car if we run errands. We treat dogs as a member of the family. They will be allowed on our furniture and will sleep in our bed with us, or wherever they feel comfortable. We don't have children, so your dog will have all of our attention and will receive loving care and pampering, and will have lots of toys to play with. Your dog will be able roam free in our home. I will send text messages or emails to update you on how your pet is doing so you can relax while you are away.