I have always been a huge animal lover, especially dogs! I’ve had one since I was 12 years old. I recently got a kitten too. She’s the most laid back easy going cat I’ve ever met. I don’t feel like myself without my pets. I guess it’s just meant to be! My favorite dogs are the herding breeds. They’re beautiful, smart & lots of fun to train & interact with! The dogs I’ve had over the past 30+ years have all been rescues. My daughter & I currently have Riley, a 4 year old Australian Shepherd mix. We adopted her when she was 6 months old. She's extremely funny & very “talkative”. We enjoy going to dog parks & local events together, so she is well behaved & socialized. I bring her just about everywhere with me. I get a lot of satisfaction from people telling me what a great dog she is! I’ve enjoyed training my dogs in obedience, agility, and shy/reactive dog classes. I also have experience with wound care & giving injections as well as oral meds with both cats & dogs. So if your pet has any special needs or medical conditions I am confident I’ll be able to take care of them. I feel I'm the best choice for you & your dog(s) mostly because of my experience but also because I am usually home most of the day so I am able to spend lots of time with my pets (and yours). I will treat your "baby" with as much love & patience as I do my own. My dog will definitely play a lot with your dog so it will be tired & happy for you. My cat LOVES Riley & plays with her every waking moment. She’s really a cool kitty! However, she’s never had a negative experience with a dog so she doesn’t know that some dogs may not like her, which can be a bad thing if I am watching your dog in my home. So, if I am boarding your dog it will need to like cats too, or at least be tolerant of them. Izzy is very social so she never hides for more than a few minutes. Please be honest with me about this so everyone is safe. I can always watch your dog in your home if you are unsure about how they will behave around either of my pets. I know some people don’t like the idea of having someone they may not know well stay in their home but I believe it’s actually best for your pet. They can relax and be their true selves when in their own home, making them much more comfortable in your absence. Of course your home will be in the same condition it was when you left if not better. I can also water your plants etc if needed. Plus nobody will even know you are gone, keeping the house safe from break-ins.