Hi there! My name is Nolyn, I'm 43 years old, and happily married to my fellow dog loving husband. We live in Encinitas/Quail Gardens, with a fenced backyard home to many hummingbirds, plants, and flowers. We live up the street from Hawk View Park where many furry friends gather around to play together daily. A little about me: A few years ago I lost my best friend, my first furry son, my 9 year old boy - a Vizsla named Monti. It happened suddenly and without warning. A rare form of blood cancer. By the time there were physical signs of his disease, it was too late. One day he was running on the beach, the next day he was gone. Life is so sacred and precious. I loved him more than words can describe, took him everywhere, and molded my life around him. I'm sure you know exactly that deep love I am talking about. Although I now have two energetic human sons (4 and 5 years old) I am still grieving and not yet ready to get another dog of my own. I have had pets my whole life. I have personally taken care of and boarded many of my friends and family dogs for over 15 years and enjoy getting to know all their unique free-spirited personalities. When my husband and I lived in Oahu, HI, (before kids) we rescued and fostered many dogs when the shelters were too full to take on anymore animals. Yep, we were that couple who went to Hawaii and ended up taking care of all the homeless animals! Fast forward, I am now a stay at home mom. I have free time to walk/ take care of your best friend as I enjoy being surrounded by the energy I love the most, which is that doggy energy!!! I have the time to really spend loads of time with your family member and give him or her the love and attention they need while you are away. I have a huge heart for dogs as well as experience taking care of their needs. I love taking pictures of your dog and sending them to you (if requested), so you can feel at ease that your baby is happy, safe, protected, well fed, exercised, and loved in my care.