I cannot remember a time in my life that was without the company of an animal. I have cared for cats, dogs, hamsters, snakes, guinea pigs, chinchillas, chickens (as pets), birds of all kinds, bunnies, and even the human kind. Some days i would rather their company than that of people. I have even been lucky enough to have cared for a few pets that had different challenges from broken tails and paws, to seriously aggressive dogs, and even a couple with different ailments that required special attention and/or medicine.