I became a dog sitter for Rover in July of 2022 and so essentially have been serving pet owners and their beloved dogs for 16+ months. I have had great responses from those as far as from Seattle and to those as close to families/pups in my neighborhood. I don't fear taking in puppies and the socialization and various training etc that goes along with caring for babies. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I have experience caring for the senior dog who may need assistance such as locating their water, food, or direction of where to take "care of business". As a convenience, I have a large doggy crate that can fit small to medium (within the weight limits I have listed) for your convenience assuming it isn't already being used. I have washable incontinent pads that I have collected over time for the young or old who have incontinent issues. I have been taking care of my own pets for 27+ years raising them from 2 months of age to loving them on to their sweet old aged seniors of 14.5 years where they needed to be physically transported down the steps into the yard so they could explore and take care of other needs. In addition, prior to Rover, others have entrusted me to house/dog sit for them while they are away. I couldn't imagine life without a whole gaggle of pets. I have one rescue guinea pigs, a bearded dragon, and two dogs of my own (a Boston terrier 12 y.o. and French Bulldog 3 y.o.). I have experienced needing to administer medications to animals; In addition, I am a hospice nurse so I am very comfortable administering oral and injectable meds if needed. I would love to watch your pups from young, to middle aged, and old while you are away. You can relax knowing your fur ball is receiving the tender loving care through the time you are gone. They are part of our family while you away. I do work full time as a hospice nurse but my schedule is very flexible (I make my schedule) and often when I do go out, my pets and others whom I am watching are not alone for long. It is rare when I am gone longer the 4 hours at a time. I really don't know, or understand, a life without animals in it. I have had a pet my whole entire life as a child and caring for my own x 26 years now. I have two children (a 17 year old son and an 11 year old daughter) of my own who are very confident and responsible children. It wouldn't be just me watching your dogs but my husband and my children are very good with animals as well and will enjoy to interact, play, and love on them too. We have plenty of laps for them to lay and receive love if that is what they want. I have a fenced backyard and I know how to follow instructions if your animals need certain/specialized cares. In my job as a hospice nurse, I get to meet all kinds of dogs, who in my opinion, are a huge importance and a part of the families I care for and quite honestly, I fall in love with too. I REALLY FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO MY HOUSEHOLD AND THE PETS I CARE FOR THAT I BRING IN DOGS 40 LBS OR LESS BECAUSE I ALSO CARE FOR SMALL DOGS/PUPPIES AND WOULD HATE FOR THEM TO BECOME INJURED INADVERTANTLY RELATED TO A LARGER DOGS INNOCENTLY PLAYING AROUND.