I am 58 years old and have owned dogs all my life. I have spent a great deal of time working with top dog trainers with my dogs over the years. These trainers will provide references for me. I take dog care extremely seriously and work hard with my dogs. Their health and welfare is of top priority with me. Over the past year we have worked hard to care for our Scottish Deerhound, who has had many health problems that resulted in the amputation of his leg. Despite his problems, we have provided him with an excellent quality of life. I am extremely experienced, because of his problems, in the administration of medicines. I have also cared for other people's dogs in their own homes while their owners have been away or in the hospital. Although I have never charged for this. I have done it for the love of the dogs. I can provide references from these people. I have also cared for cats constantly over the years. While my son was growing up, we had cats, dogs and small mammals such as hamsters, rats, and gerbils. So, I have a great deal of experience caring for them. At present, I also keep six rescue hens and a rescue Cockerel, so I have a good knowledge of caring for chickens.