I grew up with dogs. When I was 11, my mom let me choose our next family dog but told me it would be my responsibility. I crated my westie in my room and spent many nights sleeping next to her to keep her calm. I trained her and took her to obedience school on the weekends. We then added another westie to our family so my baby could have a playmate. I went away to college and had to leave my fur babies with my parents and have missed the companionship and love of a pet. I am now working as a flight attendant in NYC and my schedule makes it difficult to have a dog of my own so I would absolutely love to care for other peoples pets as I can't have one of my own. When I'm not flying and I'm home and available, your pet will have my full attention. I don't have much going on at home and would love the excuse of caring for your pet to get me out of the house haha I live in a carriage house with a gated courtyard. However, we would be mostly inside. I would never leave your animal outside unattended. The courtyard is nice though for extra fresh air and bird watching.