I'm a former military officer who has had pets (Dogs, Cats, Rabbits & Dwarf Hamsters) for most of my life. Wherever I have been posted or moved to for work - I generally get 'adopted' by local cats and neighbors dogs. I currently own 3 rescued cats (and am considering a fourth and/or fostering cats & dogs) and they genuinely are the light of my life. Each has very individual characters and needs; I could not be without them. Whilst I would like a dog of my own - finding a 'cat-friendly' rescue is proving difficult & truthfully, as my parents Dog Charlie has pretty much decided that 'I' am 'his' master - I almost feel that bringing my own dog into the mix would be disloyal! Both my brothers also have dogs and with Charlie, I enjoy long walks around reservoirs and in the hills; when we get home he usually looks at me within 20 minutes and says 'are we going out again!?' I also generally volunteer to take my neighbors dogs out when they can't - walking with a dog gives me great joy. Integrity, loyalty, honesty, openness, courage and humility are all words I live-by. I abhor cruelty of any-kind to animals and cannot connect with people who don't share a similar view; I give monthly to RSPCA, WWF and other animal charities; regularly donating goods for sale to the Blue-Cross animal charity.