Hi! I love dogs and have loved dogs my whole life. I work from home and I am able to take dogs for a long walks and potty breaks. We have three children ages 6 to 12 that love dogs too. They love petting, playing, and even picking up after dogs. They would love to throw the ball for a long time. We live near the fairgrounds and also have many sidewalks in our neighborhood for good walks. We love taking pictures and would be happy to send you picture updates throughout the stay. We lived on the north side of Chicago for a long time and have not been able to have a dog for a long time and know we are ready to have a furry friend in our home.