We have one 4lb yorkie-poo and one inside/outside cat that on occasion we need sitting for either an entire day from early to late and sometimes for as many as 7 days in a row, and more regularly one visit per week otherwise. The dog must live in the house except to the back yard a few times each day to potty, a daily walk, and dinner each evening. The cat needs to eat once first thing in the morning and once in the evening. The cat should stay in the house but might escape into the back yard and return to get dinner and stay in for the night.