I've owned dogs of various breeds most of my life. I was without one for about 6 years and my home felt a bit empty but I got a lot of enjoyment from friends, family, and neighbor's dogs. I also often had my grand-dog, Rejge for sleepovers (and still do)! Recently, I adopted an adorable older Cavalier King Charles, Lili. She enjoys having new friends come to stay with us occasionally. I live 2 blocks from the beach, which is where I'll most often take the dogs for walks. My condo building has lots of green space, and backs onto a park, so your dog can always find that "perfect piece of grass" to take care of business. :) I am retired, and am home most of the time. My regular "out of the house" activity is paddling, which I do 3 times/week. Dogs have full run of my 750 square foot condo. Without exception, every dog I've cared for has most enjoyed my enclosed patio -- watching people, squirrels, deer, ducks, peacocks come and go! I live in a dog friendly building; many of my neighbors have dogs, so there will likely be options for your dog to make other friends while here!