I owned a female collie-beagle mix, Laci, for about 9 years. I helped care for her with the rest of the family as well as training her. I currently live with a corgi-jack-russell mix, AJ, whose 12 years old but has the energy of a 3 year old! We spend every minute together - he's literally my shadow. I work at the Fort Collins Marriott where we are pet-friendly. It is a complete joy to be able to see animals regularly during work (because you and I both know, humans beings can be a hand-full after so many hours LOL). I will love and care for your pet as if they were my own! So go out and have a great time with your family and friends and I'll take care of the babies :)