I had pets my whole child hood taking my dog Coty (Cody) a miniature dachshund on walks, playing in our yard, and just generally loving him. After he lived his long life of sixteen years he sadly passed. He was a great dog and I miss him. When he got older we got another puppy named Gigi a (Toy Yoriki). She was a very playful puppy and brought so much joy to my family. She even became a emotional support pet at an alternative school. She lived a long and good ten years. I moved out after I graduated and haven had a dog since. However getting a dog is in my plans for the near future.