I have been providing pet care services for 10+ years, plus I am a life-long pet owner. There is someone home for most of the daytime/nighttime hours, with the exception of 8:00-1:00 - and in the summer someone is always here! Pets are like family members, and I feel the same about the pets I've hosted on a regular basis over the years. My daughter and I particularly enjoy building a relationship with a family where we become their "go-to" dog-sitter...we've had several owners express that their dog becomes excited as they get near our home and recognize where they are headed!! Of course, walks and playtime are part of the deal, and special feeding requests/medication administration is not a problem either. Make this your pets' second home!