I am Senior in Biology at Iowa State University and also work at the veterinary college. I have owned all types of animals throughout my life and they have always been my family. I have volunteered in animal rescues including fostering in the various locations I have lived and it is a very special part of my life. Your beloved pet will always be treated like one of my own! I do have one cat living in the apartment who is well acquainted to all other animals. My apartment is quite large and I only have one other roommate (my boyfriend) who is also an animal lover, the cat is his. I live on the side of the building on the ground floor so I have a walkout patio and have an in-ground leash set into the ground for your dog to run freely to use the bathroom (within the 50 feet it allows, it is also made for dogs 100+ lbs. :)) ***I also accept cats!***