My former home has been a make-shift cat refuge for 15 years: my love of those independent characters has been sated by 3 of the greatest felines known to man. I love all animals, just haven't had the opportunity to have a dog in our family. My current domicile does not permit nonhuman animals, so I'm on a mission to pass on my affection for all animals and create a new job at same time. I cannot think of a better way to spend my free time. I'm a stay at home mom with a 16 year old who is way too independent. I'm looking at this new found free time as less melancholy- inducing but rather a new opportunity. Lemons/lemonade situation. I have availability to drop in if local, or house/pet sit. I can make a house sparkle, pets exercised ( cats are a little reluctant:), and fed/watered on regular basis. I run/cycle/walk, so easy peasy.