I am a HUGE animal lover. I grew up on a farm in Upstate NY with various animals including, cows, pigs horses, chickens, goats, birds, reptiles, dogs and cats. I also have experience with rodents, rodents and fish. We currently have 4 English Mastiffs, 3 cats and soon to have chickens again. We were letting them free roam and they were attacked by a fox. :( We live on 2 acres of land in a large home in a very quiet neighborhood on a dead end street. Everyone in our house loves animals. We have a fenced in yard for our dogs, but we can also walk dogs in other areas to keep them from our big puppies. We have the ability to close off animals to specific areas of the house and plenty of room for a crate and other items for the pet. Let me spoil your pet like I spoil mine. :)