My room mates and I have all grown up taking care of dogs and living with dogs in New York. Currently our jobs don't allow for a full time pet of our own, so we would love to take care of yours while you are away. I grew up with a Golden Retriever and a Labrador as family pets and have lived with room mates who owned a Chihuahua and a Yorkee and would always take care of them when my room mates were away. While taking care of your dog there will almost always be someone in the apartment keeping an eye on and giving attention to your dog. There is ample room for smaller dogs to run around in our living room. We will give your dog lots of walks and play time while you are away.