I have been a pet lover since I was a young child. I finally received my first pet as a birthday present for my 8th birthday, a Schnauzer named Fritz. He graced our lives until the ripe old age of 15 years old. I have also rescued many animals, from wild red cardinal chicks to kittens to puppies. Our local vet told me she thought oI'd missed my calling to be a Veterinarian! I've had my dog Mochi (who now lives with my parents) since he was ONE day old, his Mother refused to feed him due to some health complications. I bottle fed him around the clock, even sneaking him into my college classes in his cozy little crate with his heating pad. He is now 7 years old. I have young children now and don't want to get a pet just yet, but I really miss the interaction with animals and would love to be able to get my "animals lovers fix" at the same time as helping someone else out. If your dog loves children, it's an added bonus as it will allow me to teach my oldest how to properly care for a dog. I have a true soft spot for animals and can assure you that your pet would be in the best of hands under my care!