We found our 2 dogs which were 5 weeks old abandoned with 4 other siblings and took them in and found homes for the other 4. We have cared for them for 14 years and loved them as our kids. Learned a lot from them and taught me just how special dogs truly are. My female dog is diabetic and blind so have to deal with testing her blood sugar twice a day and giving her shots of insulin likewise with also dealing with her blindness. She is a trooper. Started them running with us when they were 6 months old so they are in relatively good shape for 14 years old because of the exercise. Love taking them on road trips and the beach.