When I was thirteen, I took care of a Catahoula mutt and a Shiba Inu. My jobs were to visit the families' homes, make sure the dogs had water and were fed, walk them, administer any medication necessary, and play with them. At fifteen, my parents brought home two nine week old Labrador-Springer Spaniel mixes, and I've helped take care of them ever since--through house breaking, ear infections, you name it, I was there. I strongly believe that all dogs, no matter their breed, size, or age, should be loved and treated like family. I am not afraid of big dogs with big teeth, I am capable of playing fetch and going for walks and jogs, I love tug of war, and lap dogs rock.