Hello, I'm Michael. I've lived in the city my entire life, (minus college over a decade ago) and I've had or cared for animals my entire life as well. I truly love them, and completely get how they are "little people." One of the things I find most fascinating, that I often tell friends and family living outside of the city, is how amazing it is when dogs at the various parks in the city interact with each other and play and the things that humans could learn from them. I remain pretty active year-round in the city, so outdoor walks with all types of animals are not a problem at all. I usually find a way to incorporate walks into my morning, afternoon, and evening cardio. My current living situation does not allow me to have pets of my own (I recently lost my silent little best friend of 13 years) and I miss having animals around, They are the most loyal, sincere little friends that I have also found to be the best therapy from the chaos of the city. I have the ability to work remotely most of the time, and only have to check in to the office downtown from time to time, so your pet would be great company while I work, and also to take a break with every so often. Let me know if you'd like to know anything else : )