Sandy is awesome!! I love it when I get to stay in folks' homes and they're actually happy to spend some time with you, share tips/stories, and give a local perspective. Staying with Sandy is exactly what the best of Airbnb can be.
She does have pets (dog and cat), and you'll notice them. For me that's only a plus! Give the cat some extra love, he's very sweet and a little jealous of the how much attention the puppy gets :)