I have house sat for 2 people, 1 has 2 Italian Greyhounds 4 years old and a cat. The other folks have a 3 year old black lab who loves to play ball and needs to be walked twice a day. They also have a cat. The thing I like about watching dogs/cats is giving the best possible care while the owners are away. If it were me, I would want someone taking care of my pets, the same way I do. I have 7 cats, 5 indoor/outdoor and 2 strictly outdoor. They are my babies and they all have distinct personalities. I respect the fact that our pets are family members and they deserve the best care. Without our care, they are helpless. I love knowing that I am a darn good pet owner and I feel the same way about my dog/house sitting skills. Also my rate is $25 a night but if the dog(s) need to be played with a lot or walked 2 times a day, my rate is $30 a night. If you have a cat and dogs, the cat is free unless it needs medical attention or is high maintenance.