I've grown up with dogs, and taken care of them nearly my whole life. Each of the four dogs I've known best are rescues. They've certainly had their share of quirks and needs, but are lovely, loyal creatures. More recently, we've helped family, friends, and neighbors with their dogs. My 13-year old daughter Elise adores dogs of all shapes and sizes, and she's the motivation for sharing our home with more dogs. We also love small furry friends! We've recently enjoyed watching a sweet guinea pig and a dwarf hamster. I grew up with domesticated rats as pets - they were awesome! We're happy to watch small rodents anytime possible.