About Me I’ve been a dog lover for as long as I can remember! Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped care for my sister’s Staffordshire mix, and I still look after him several times a year. Together, my sister and I also rescued a 16-year-old pit bull to give her the loving end-of-life care she deserved. Adopting her at such an old age gave me 9 months of experience with a dog full of needs but with so much love to give. In June 2023, my husband and I adopted our first puppy—a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix—when he was just 4 months old. We took training him very seriously, working on a range of skills from door manners to leash walking. He knows upwards of 20 important commands such as wait, heel, off, sit, down(lay), take it, leave it, middle, and break, as well as some fun ones like spin, paw, and kiss! Over a year later, we still train regularly to keep his skills sharp and make learning fun. Beyond family pets, I’ve cared for the dogs and cats of many friends, coworkers, and neighbors. In fact, I visit a neighbor’s dog every weekday for check-ins and playtime. Dogs have been part of my daily life for years, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Our Lifestyle Our family loves spending quality time with our pup—whether it’s trips to the dog park, road trips, beach days, small hikes, or long walks around the neighborhood. We do our best to include our dog in everything we can, because he’s truly part of our family.