I've raised 6 kids, and we always had several furry pets at any given time. I think of them as happy little children who need patience and care. You can count on me to be honest and reliable. I like to keep things tidy and organized in my daily routine and the same would be in dog care. At the moment, in my home we have the limit of 4 dogs, in various shapes and sizes. We adore all of them and they receive a great deal of attention. You would definitely say we treat them like they are people. My 17 year old daughter, who owns an extraordinary cat, would love to help me cuddle or walk you dogs if need be on some days, if acceptable to the client. I'm an extremely healthy and in-shape 60 year old, so don't let my age worry you. I'm sure I am perfectly capable of the physical aspects of these jobs.