I'd like to start off by saying that I have absolutely NO breed preferences. I don't even really have a species preference! I am all about the individual animal. No pet is too much of a handful or there's something that's making you hesitant to have someone care for your pet, we can always work something out. Whether it some issues with dominance, aggressive behavior, skittish behavior, and/or physical health issues; I have experience with a lot of animals who were rescued from bad situations. They weren't always so immediately trusting and that's a-okay. We'll get there.) Animals are particular in their own ways just like humans... and some have strict things they're used to and prefer. Some dogs get anxious about breaking routine or new places and I totally sympathize with that. In my opinion, we all must strive to understand our animals better. Domestic and wild. As far as getting the low-down on Spot - I'd like to be briefed on those little quirks. If they need to do anything a special or a specific way. (E.g. My sister's dog wouldn't eat treats off of the floor... Or one dog had to go potty in the same exact space every night - no matter if it was a tropical hurricane outside or not... One dog did NOT trust bicycle wheels or people with mustaches. Another had to be carried up and down stairs because of her painful hip issues.) So, if there's anything particular about your buddy, please let me know so that I may provide the best possible service to you and your fuzzy family. I will not turn down any animals before meeting them and hearing their story. It makes me happy to see the pets and their humans happy. Putting the owner at ease is just as important as making sure that your animal is treated with love and respect. I treat everyone's animals as I treat my own. Whenever they're with me, they will not be crated or left alone. I like to clear my sitting schedule of other dogs/cats whenever boarding unless it's owner's preference that I don't. It's easier to give love and affection to a smaller number of animals. (My sectional sofa is only so big!)

As I listed previously, we have a large grassy yard that's conjoined with an unused field that's perfect for fetch, frisbee, or just doing some laps. I also have a go-to trail that's dog friendly that circles around the neighborhood for some fresh air and exercise. Everyone in my neighborhood knows that I always pick up after our dogs, so we're welcome to walk practically anywhere near where I live. If I should go to your pets location, I can either take them on their usual route or to a nearby park by using my GPS (although some dogs didn't like the dog park because some of the dogs got a bit rambunctious, so let me know any preferences, please?) We do plenty of fun activities that are supposed to help stimulate the canine brain. We have snuffle mats and treat dispensing toys. Pack some of their favorite snacks or I can always pick up a few of your pets favorite items to make them feel a little extra special. *If your animal is special needs or has a medical condition and has a cart (wheels) or any type of issues getting around, etcetera, I have over 15 years of experience with my own special needs dog. He passed away but he's the reason I found the determination to learn as much as I could. He had nerve damage and no use of his back legs, had to be fed, given medication, do physical therapy so that his legs didn't atrophy, and bladder expression, etc. He taught me so much and opened my heart so wide to rescues, as he was a rescue, himself.