I volunteer at local shelters in the area, which has given me the experience of taking care of animals, and have always had animals around me all of my life. My availability is flexible and willing to do a take in at the last minute just in case of emergencies, if given an hour's notice. I have a very peaceful and calm household, and your furry loved one will always be busy with activities inside and/or out. To be very honest,..... I would rather take care of animals for the rest of my life if given the opportunity to so, than to work a regular boring job and be absolutely miserable and bored out of my mind. Hopefully that will happen someday soon. : )