Thanks for checking my Rover out! I have been around animals all my life having grown up on a 100 acre farm in Texas where people would constantly dump animals on our land. We always took them in and cared for them and made them part of our families. Dogs and cats have always been an integral part of my life even more so the older I have become. I think at this point I need them more than they need me! I have luckily passed my love of animals onto my two children and and my 21 year old son actually is a Rover sitter as well! I started watching dogs on Rover after I lost 2 dogs in 2 years and I wasn't ready to adopt another dog as my heart was still aching but I still needed and wanted dogs in my life. Rover was a win-win as it allowed me to get my dog fix and some college money for my two children (now 19 & 21). Another reason I was drawn into Rover sitting was I also was never comfortable boarding my dogs even though I had known my vet and the facility for over 10 years. I just wasn't at ease with my dog not having more room to run and play as well as having to listen to a lot of barking. It stressed me out and I didn't want my dog stressed as well. I knew how important it was for me to feel comfortable when I was away from my dog and I wanted to provide that comfort to others. I moved to Santa Rosa Beach in August 2023 after I became an empty nester. I work from home so am able to be with your dogs full-time while you are away so they aren't lonely and have me as company! BTW....my kids and friends call me the dog whisperer as I usually have a connection with all dogs!