My family had Zoey (a Catahoula leopard dog mix) for almost 14 years before we had to have her put down in October 2016. While I did what I could when I could, being in college for several years of her life with us meant that I didn't have the chance to care for her as fully as I wish I could have. However, over the past year or two, I have had the wonderful opportunity to periodically house and care for my girlfriend's beautiful pitbull/labrador retriever mix, Boulette. I've learned and sometimes remembered a great deal about responsible pet care in the time that we've been together, and I'm eager to follow her own example and help to keep your furry, fuzzy, fluffy, and otherwise four-legged friends healthy and happy while you're away! At the moment, I am unemployed, allowing for a great deal of flexibility! However, I do hope to be working at least part-time again soon, and, come October, I will need to make weekly trips to Pittsburgh on Wednesday evenings for Choir rehearsals. Otherwise, the only time I would need away from your pet(s) would be to attend Mass on either Saturday or Sunday. I currently live with my significant other and our American Staffordshire, Boulette, in an apartment in Warren, PA. In the apartment, there is enough room for tug and general back and forth rough-housing and plenty of sidewalks outside to walk Boulette or any other dog sufficiently. Nearby Beaty Park is a great place to allow for higher energy dogs to run as needed. In a client's home, I will be sure to confirm what kinds of activities their dog enjoys so that I know what to include throughout the day, and what other locations we may have to visit to exercise their pet. I am available for either house-sitting or housing pets in our apartment, as Boulette is notably friendly with and eager to meet new dogs and my significant other is also a Rover Sitter, not to mention a skilled trainer. For drop-in visits and walks, many of these details are less crucial, but the same care and preparation will be present in whatever capacity is requested.