Must be okay with large dogs and cats. We have a 10 yr old Rottie, sleeps a lot, and a very active not quite 2 year old English Mastiff. He is a picky eater so that needs to be monitored. He needs a daily walk to keep him and you sane and so he doesnt drive the old Rottie crazy. Dog door for them to go out into secure back yard. Nice deck to relax on. Plants on deck to be watered. Dogs go through tons of water daily. 2 cats that do go outdoors and 1 old Persain that does not and uses a litter box that would need to be cleaned. Nice quiet cul-de-sac environment. We are also planning a week long trip in August as well and would like someone who can do both weeks. Have to be comfortable being in charge of giant breed dog, who is very stubborn and very young, but the most loving in the world too. Also have a fish tank that needs feeding daily and light turned on and off.