I was raised in a home with a small petting farm including chickens, goats, a horse or two, a pig that would eventually be eaten (were not vegans), cows and even helped breed Rottweilers, Great Pyrenes, and Doberman Pinchers growing up. Blaze was one of our dogs growing up and he was trained in several classes and became quite a family pet. He would heal, stay, sit and eat. Animals have always been in my family and we have had two dogs since I have lived here. I thought if I watch "Rover" my kids would get the puppy love they are missing and won't want another one of their own. Right now we have a cat called King Stinkey and a guinea pig named Guinea Pickles. I have a huge back yard and a good area for walking, my kids would give them great attention and I would make sure they had food and fresh water daily.,