I have been an animal lover, all my life. My 4 legged furbabies were always a vital part of my family. This loveable trait has been passed down to my adult children. My son wants to become a veterinarian, from simply having 2 dogs, during his time at home, He loved to go to Dr. Patrick's office, once a year, when the dogs needed their shots.. I teach and get done at 2:45, at the latest, only some days. Summer's off, too! I had a golden retriever that passed when was 13 1/2 and a yellow lab that passed when he was almost 13. I originally fostered the lab, then adopted him when he was 2. I miss them both dearly. This is a good way to get my fix, since I don'[t haver any pets, at this time.