I have had/been around pets all my life, starting with horses, dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and one bird. I currently sit for my brothers dog, who was a day away from euthanization. I go on daily walks to advertise a small business in the early evening when it cools off. Our home gets cleaned weekly. We have carpet and dog beds upstairs (or you may bring your own, and "doggie steps" to get up on to the bed, which can be brought downstairs, and tile downstairs, in case it's too hot upstairs, and air conditioning most of the day. I do NOT cage animals. Our yard is large and clean, and cared for weekly. My main restrictions are for large (50 LBS or aggressive type) animals. Other than that, "you are free to roam around the cabin".