I grew up my whole life having dogs around our house. I had a carrin terrier and more recently my dad got 2 small black doggies. I say two black dogs because we rescued our dogs when we saw them on the side of the road at the Lake of the Ozarks- the vet said they are a combination of several different types of dogs. My family dogs live in Kansas so I don't get to see them often enough. :( That's why I want to get to play with and take care of your dog! I've lived in Chicago for two years and I recently got a new job where I now have time to potentially get a dog on my own! I want to experience the responsibilities and ownership of having a dog before I officially get my own.