I have been the neighborhood “pet” sitter for many years. As a School Secretary I was very busy on my breaks hanging out with family members left at home. Now that my daughter is away at college It will be nice to hangout with your family! I currently work year round for the school district yet still enjoy quite a few holiday days off. I am local, dependable and value the relationship between human and dog. I’m certain you will be happy to know while you are away you won’t come home to complaining neighbors , which can happen when trusting your youthful neighbors! I am excited to meet you and yours and look forward to enjoying some company for myself! One of my favorite compliments from families was they never worried when they were away they knew their buddy was happy and their home was too.