Hello, I'm originally from NYC, and I've been living in LA for ten years now. I love walking or running with dogs -- or just sitting in the park and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine with a canine friend. My landlord doesn't allow me to have any pets, unfortunately, so I see this as a great opportunity to meet and hang out with some dogs in the neighborhood. Back east, my parents have five dogs of all shapes and sizes -- and I think about that energetic and hilarious canine crew all the time. Dogs bring delight, excitement, affection, perspective, and purpose into our lives every day. I also love hearing stories about how other people's dogs have affected or changed their lives for the better.