All my life my family had several dogs and cats in our home, and so my children grew up with dogs, cats, and then we discovered domestic rats and hamsters. It didn't stop there, though, we have had goats, chicken, rabbits, and even a horse. Our current dog, a Sheltie, is lonely since he is only 3 and his two pals, who were our family dogs for 15 and 10 years, both have passed now, so we have enjoyed dog sitting for friends in our home from time to time as he gets some canine company that way. We are total pet lovers, and can care for a variety of animals, if you need a pet sitter.