I grew-up in a rural area whereas we owned geese, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats and goats! Our neighbors had horses and there was a farm down the road and shepherd with his flock of sheep that bordered our property. I lived in a wonderful time whereas we grew most of our own fruits and vegetables and/or traded with our neighbors for the items we didn't grow on our land. During this time, I learned how important animals were to the enhancement of our lives. I have owned more than 15 dogs in my life and I have had numerous cats (multiples at one time of course). Five of the dogs were German Shepherds. The Malinois in my profile is my son's dog and she stays with me while my son travels for his job. I consider her my pet because I still pay for her care LOL When a boarding is booked, she is not here because I never know if she is going to like another dog or not and that's when my son has to try adulting. LOL 10% of all bookings are donated to one of the following organizations: United States Navy Sea Cadets Friendship Circle Ray Comfort, Living Waters Ministries Various Rescue Groups in the United Sates and the World No Double Bogies Foundation