We are an experienced pet-owning family. My partner and I each grew up with dogs. We each adopted animals straight out of college - she a cat and me a dog. Several years ago we had to say goodbye to the cat. Then recently our pup took her trip across the rainbow bridge. They each lived long and full lives (12 and 17 years). A lot has changed since we adopted those two - a house, a kid (now 10 y/o), career changes. We're not sure that we're ready to make another 10+ year commitment to a new pet yet, but we miss having pets in the house. We'd love to take care of yours as if they were one of ours! My partner and I both have hybrid work schedules so one of us is typically home a few days a week. When taking care of dogs we go out for walks twice a day, morning and evening. In between they can enjoy our back yard. We have a yard with a privacy fence (our doggo was able to climb chain-link fences!). We have a large neighborhood and we're used to walking at least once a day. If your dog is up for it I may even take it running with me!