All my life I have owned various different pets. I got my first dog when I was five years old. His name was oreo and he passed when I was 10. I had rescued a puppy from their abusive owners when I was seven years old and I still have that dog to this day. He lives with my mother though and my siblings because he is so old and has grown accustomed to their setting. I got him a friend at the age of 10 after Oreo died. I named my two dogs after monsters in monsters inc. Mike wazowski and Sully. Sully was taken by coyotes sadly when I was 14. All the pets I have owned have been 100% my responsibility. I have two children now and live with my fiancee. We love animals but have decided we wanted to wait on getting our OWN dog until both children are out of diapers. We are very loving and we know how to take care of animals and we love doing so. My friend travels a lot and tends to leave her small dog with me for periods of time while she is away. Her dog is an extension of our family.