I don't remember a time in my life where I didn't have a dog. I have owned and cared for four in my lifetime- from when they were very young, up until the very end. I can't imagine living without them, and I especially love meeting new ones! Since I've lived with young puppies and older dogs, I don't have a problem with cleaning up messes, giving them pills, providing injections, or other needs a younger or older dog might have. I've also owned cats, rabbits, small rodents (hamsters, mice, gerbils, and rats), as well as a parakeet, and lots of fish so there are no worries if there are other animals you need me to keep an eye on while I watch your dogs!