I grew up with pets and have a soft spot for dogs. I adopted my own for the first time in April 2014. She was a precious 3ish year old girl with a few behavioral issues and pretty high energy, meaning she had been at the shelter for quite some time with no interest and I was the sucker that fell in love with her. I learned quickly how to handle a not-so-low maintenance dog. Then we adopted a second pup in September 2016 that came with her own set of challenges. Both pups are worth every bit of time and effort and I love them to pieces. I will treat every pet with the same affection and patience as if they were my own.