I have grown up with dogs ever since I was an infant. My parents would hold me on one hand and my puppy in the other. I have been called the animal whisperer because I have never met an animal that didn't show their love for me or that I couldn't get calm. I hold a genuine love in my heart for animals, especially dogs. Caring for them is no different than caring for someone of your own family. They in fact are family. I work from home full-time with a very flexible schedule. I am able to provide the care and attention each pet needs, including taking out for breaks or simply play time. I have a small fenced in patio, designed for small/medium pets to hangout on green turf. I live in a neighborhood with many parks that are pet friendly, with a dog park as well. We also have a lake with walking trails at the end of our street so we will be able to take walks along the trails weather permitting. My neighborhood is pet friendly with posts throughout for disposal of potty bags. I have tile downstairs and wood stairs to access upstairs, but can gate off the stairs when necessary. I am able to crate your pet if necessary and have a long house ideal for playing fetch if we can't go outdoors.