When my husband and I moved in together 3 years ago, we decided to foster dogs knowing that we were not ready for the lifelong commitment of a pet of our own. I was raised in Raleigh with cats and backyard chickens, and he was raised on an NC farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and goats. We both LOVE animals and decided to foster with Australian Shepherds Furever Fostering agency during the pandemic. We have successfully taken in, trained, and found homes for 5 wonderful dogs - each with different needs and have helped out with other dogs in the agency. When we were no longer able to take on the full commitment of fostering, we transitioned to dogsitting and have cared for one dog at a time over the past 2 years. Currently, we do not have a foster or a dog or our own at our house and are available to dogsit and care for other animals. We especially love caring for senior dogs and dogs who like to go on runs and hikes. Currently I am working 4 days a week from home and any doggy daycare guests I have with me will hang out in my office (they are the best coworkers) and we often take breaks to go for walks or play in my fenced backyard. In the evenings, we go on longer runs or hikes and if they're up to it, we go out to dog parks, cafes, or meetup with other dog friends. I bake homemade dog treats frequently as well and the dogs love to help bake! I have used martingale collars and harnesses on all of our fosters and have extra leashes. I have a fully fenced backyard and 2 different sized crates available if needed. My house is fully puppy-proofed, I have a variety of different types of dog toys for both mental and physical stimulation, and I am very flexible with accommodating special requests for all of our dog guests.