I've taken care of dogs my entire life on a personal level - my own family dog, Lilah, is my very best friend. (She's a puggle - half pug half beagle!) My grandmother spent a few months in a physical therapy rehabilitation center, and I spent those few months taking care of her dog for her - bathing, walking, feeding, playing with, and sleeping with the puppy. I love dogs so much and they bring me so much joy!