They are my friends and vice versa. I want them to be happy and healthy and I know it takes walks and quality time petting them when their owners are away! I'm happy to provide petting, walking and company. If I had had an apartment instead of a house with a yard I would've had one most of my life but I have lived mostly in apartments and couldn't have a dog in a sane way for them so I have done without but not because I wanted to! They are one of the finer things in life and I look forward to spending more time with them. They make walking at least twice as much fun as usual and are always up for an adventure.