I've lived with dogs all my life, so I have a huge soft spot for these animals! I know how important it is for your family member to get love, exercise, and attention while you're away; especially those with separation anxiety. (my own dog has "attachment issues." Your dog will have a blast playing outside, getting belly rubs, and taking long walks. I grew up with a golden retriever and a yellow lab so picking up big poop doesn't scare me! When I went to college, I bought my own dog, an 8 pound Maltese-shiatsu mix named Mitzy. Mitzy was my other half for ten years before she lost her fight to liver cancer. Three years ago, I rescued a beautiful blue pit bull who had been neglected in a yard. She is one of my greatest blessings. When I found her she was only 55 pounds and extremely malnourished. Three years later, she's 90 pounds of LOVE!