I grew up with large dogs (bull mastiffs and big English labs) I have always had a cat. I know what its like to lose animals as well and I know how much they are apart of our families. When you decide to leave your animal with someone you want to know they will be safe and happy. safe is easy to provide but to make sure a dog is happy while there family is away is another story. I enjoy long calm walks about 3 a day, and I enjoy playing fetch. I also enjoy sitting at home with a warm kitty on my lap while trying to type..as I'm doing now, hahahaha. I do live in my family home so my parents and older brother will be around during the time I board your animal. If I were the one chosen to provide your animal in home care I would be willing to be a full time resident to ease there pain of loneliness. I would also provide them with on time meals and regular potty breaks so there would be no accidents :)