I have been around animals all of my life. I love dogs especially but also love all animals in general...but dog's are indeed a man's best friend! I am open to caring for all animals except snakes! My grandchildren are over at times but all of my children are grown. Your pet would be loved while in my care and taken care as if part of my family. My dad is a retired veterinarian and I have been around all sorts of animals my whole life including exotic animals. I believe all animals should be loved and taken care of in a way that they know they are loved. Our pets should be and are part of the family and must have the attention they need and deserve. I know I can provide a safe and loving home for your dog/pet where you do not have to worry about them while you are away. The pictures I have posted are of some of the dogs that have been a part of my life. The Siberian Husky 'Ruby' is my grandpup and she belongs to my son and she will come to visit with him sometimes. The Miniature Pincher was my husbands but we no longer have him. At this time we do not have any fur babies or animals of our own but dearly miss the company of having one. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniard 'Ginger' belongs to one of my best friends in Florida and she is the best dog ever. I've been around and cared for an array of different animals as a child growing up...I used to play with a young lion that belonged to a veternarian friend when I was little...helped my grandmother with chickens...my son, as a child, had an iguana named 'Harry', and we have had cats including a Maine Coon named 'Optimus'! My sister has an Amazon parrot that belonged to my dad from our childhood & he cries like a baby when you vacuum and says his name over and over again...'Oliver' is alive & well nearly 40 years later! Favorite quote: "If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either."