My husband and I are animal lovers and we especially love dogs. We started fostering dogs in February 2018 (plus we had two of our own) and we love it. I love the dogs socializing with others, I love getting to know a variety of different dogs and breeds and I love that my kids are learning to help needy canines. But we are ready to switch it up. We will continue to foster but like that dog sitting has a set end date and allows for better planning. Sadly, our two beloved pups both passed at the end of 2018 (cancer-14 and 10 years old). We adopted one of our fosters and she'll be a year in June 2019. She loves to play with other dogs and we love having new dogs come and play with her. I think it's good for them to meet a lot of other dogs in safe and warm environment. We have three children (8, 6, and almost 3). They all love dogs (of course) and help out with them a lot. We have a fenced in yard. Our home is chaotic in a loving, heartwarming way. I know how it is to go away and leave your dog(s). We had to do it many times. I want to give people the option of a home where your furbaby is safe, comfortable, and treated like family. We only crate if the dog is not house trained. If the dog is trained, he/she would sleep in the dog bed in our bedroom with Nora. When I go out or to work, if the dogs are safe together, they will be left free to play and snuggle. My first priority is always safety so everything I do will be based on that. The only conditions I have are that the dog must be okay with children and other dogs. Lastly, I am a nurse (for babies). I do know basic first aid for doggies and have no fear or issue with administering any types of medications. I can handle minor wounds and care, if needed. While I am not home 24/7, I am in and out a lot so the dogs have plenty of opportunities to go out and get some tlc.