I grew up on a farm with lots dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, rabbits and hens. We had mostly Labs and Jack Russell terriers with the occasional stray that decided to stay. I have had several rescue dogs that were Shepherd/Lab, Shepherd/Retriever, or Lab/Beagle mixes and a Maine Coon cat that had long and happy lives once rescued. I work in Frankfort , Versailles, and northern Virginia and Washington DC and live on the border of Scott, Fayette, and Woodford Counties. My work in VA and DC is seasonal, heaviest in the spring and fall permitting and operations for foot races 5ks / 10ks / 10 Milers & Half Marathons I will be happy to stay at your home with your pets, as my old-timer doesn't get along well with unfamiliar animals.