Hi there! I grew up around four dogs in New York and absolutely love them! I wish my landlord would allow me to have one or two myself. I'm happy to shower them with as much attention they want and need. I also work around young kids all day so I know exactly how important communication is and will do so clearly and often with parents. I would be happy to provide phone calls, emails or pictures of your happy pup as you'd like! I am an on-again/off again cat-sitter for my sister. Ruby (the cat) is an aging feline herself who required daily medicine so I feel comfortable administering that if your furball requires that as well. I look forward to meeting your four-legged friend!