I've been a dog owner since I was a kid - grew up with a Boxer then a Frenchie and recently we said goodbye to another good boy named Kimbo, a loving and boisterous Boxer mix whom we miss terribly. We're not ready to get another dog, but our small daughter absolutely adores animals of all sorts and so we've decided we are ready to start welcoming dogs into our home. I've always considered my pets to be family members and have always provided them the utmost care, love and attention to ensure they are healthy and happy and thriving. I have experience caring for large and small dogs, including dogs with physical disabilities. Later in life, my boxer Kimbo developed degenerative myelopathy (DM) which caused paralysis and affected his ability to walk without assistance, so I had to learn to take care of a disabled dog and administer various oral medications daily. I live in a quiet suburban neighborhood with good access to dog parks, human parks and trail runs so your doggo can get exercise and let them play and be as energetic as they like. I play soccer and enjoy hiking, running and biking, so I'll be able to keep up with the active lifestyle of your pet. If your dog is more of a couch potato, that's cool, too, we can hang out, watch Netflix and play tug of war or fetch. I also have a gated back deck they can lounge on that's pretty spacious (although the back yard isn't fully fenced). I still have plenty of dog things around the house to make your dog comfortable (dog beds/pillows, chew toys, kennel big enough for a ~90lb dog, etc.). I have a 13 year old cat in the house named Chester, but he's grown up and spent 10+ years with his dog brother, and he generally keeps to himself and will likely be in different part of our split-level home anyway. I've been a Rover user for many years now and have trusted Kimbo's care with many sitters in different states. I understand that leaving your bff with a stranger is a big decision and that there's inherently a lot of trust and mutual understanding that goes into it. While I'm new to Rover as a sitter and I hope you will trust me with caring for your furry friend, I am no stranger to taking care of dogs of all sizes and love their company.