We live in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in the suburbs in between the beach and lake. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. The dogs ( our big boy in particular) enjoys a walk every 1-2 days. Both of them love getting hugged and fussed over. I would get all there meals prepared before we go and the cats are inside cats, and would need there litter changed each day. They are easy to feed! Our old boy keeps to himself and the kitten has sudden bursts of energy then sleeps for 3 hours. We have foxtel and broadband that you are welcome to use.