I grew up in Missouri with my dad managing the R&D Purina plant so it's no surprise that my family had 5 dogs, a cat and nearly every rodent you can think of. This instilled in me a love of animals and I have fond memories of each of my pets. I then worked at Purina for 6 months taking care of the dogs and cats. Now I'm a mom of 2 whose daughter is begging for a dog. Please help us feel like dog owners without the long term commitment. We are always outside at the park so your dog would be the perfect addition. Please have a non-shedding, potty trained dog. We are very flexible and would love to meet your furry friend.