I am a mature, fun-loving, responsible female who has loved dogs(and animals) all my life. We always had dogs when I was a child and when I lived on my own, if there was a time I couldn't have an animal, I watched other people's. From 2005 to 2013, I was a nanny/dog sitter for a family with two dogs and a cat and it was wonderful to be around their animals. At one point, they rescued a pitbull/lab mix and when they realized he wasn't a good fit....I took him as my own. I also have a sister who has rescued dogs all her life and so, I rarely am not around a dog anymore. I have helped her care for her dogs when they have been sick and I understand how much love and patience is needed to care for pets. I treat all animals as if they were my own and derive so much joy from my interactions with them. It would be my pleasure to help care for your pets when you are away!