I have been around animals all my life. I love dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, turtles and fish. I am sure I have missed a few other pets. I am not a fan of reptiles & insects; they are marvelous creatures but just not for me. So, if you have a snake, lizard, bearded dragon or spider, I am sorry I am not the girl to help you out. My parents had 2 dogs while I was growing up, “Dinky” who was a shaggy mutt and “Misty” a Doberman. They were both very loving and playful dogs. As I became a teenage, we had horses, I was responsible for my own horse by grooming, feeding and exercise. We also had a toy poodle named “Taffy” and a Maltese names “Barney”. My sister also had 2 rabbits that I helped care for them too. I enjoyed living with all of them as a kid. I also learned what is involved in owning and caring for a pet. When I turned 19 and moved out on my own, I decided to get a kitten. His name was “Reggie” he had a very spoiled life living the luxury of an indoor cat. Having Reggie showed me what a difference there is between owning a dog and owning a cat. Cats are so much more independent and stubborn at times. In my late 20’s, I rescued 6 kittens that were orphaned at the age of 5 weeks, due to their mother being killed in front of my house by a car. I found loving homes for 3 of them and I ended up keeping 3 of them. At this time, Reggie was almost 18 years old and was in poor health. He enjoyed the company up until he had to cross over the rainbow bridge. The kittens, Smokey, Tess & Meeka, grew to also be very spoiled and loved until old age set it and they too crossed over to join Reggie. It has only been the last 5 years that I have gone back to being a dog owner. My boyfriend and I have been together 18 years, we live together and adopted “Killian” our Shih Tzu when he was 10 weeks old. Killian got his name because he was born on St. Patrick’s Day. Prior to us adopting Killian, he lived with an elderly lady for 2 weeks and she decided that she did not want him after all. Killian is now 5 and he is a spunky, playful and strong-minded dog. He loves all animals! He loves to go for walks, play frisbee in the yard and chill out by the pool. He loves swimming in his little pool! Killian welcomes all dogs to visit his house.