Why I love dog sitting I have cared for and owned my precious pups for over 15 years. I have opened my home to my friends furry friends for the past 10 years. I feel as though my love for dogs gives insight to what type of person I am. I treat all creatures with respect but dogs are a special blend of amazing and royal loyalty. My first dog was a German Sheppard mix, rescue pup. Her name was Lisa and she was truly my best friend. I named her after myself! I was 4 years old when my parents gave her to me and I was in-love. I can honestly say Lisa was my first friend. She went everywhere that I was allowed to take her. When she died, it was the worse thing that happened to me at the time. A piece of my heart was broken and I didn't think it would ever be fixed. I had Lisa for 9 years so her death was not only tragic but senseless.. I finally bounced back and was given my second opportunity at love. His name was Dash and he was the cutest lil Dachshund I had ever seen. Sadly he was diagnosed with GDV. He didn't make it through his surgery. I had experienced loss before but oddly enough, it doesn't get easier. So now I have my Phoebe. She is my little baby! I was hesitant at first to get her but when our eyes connected, it was love at first site. I got her as a puppy. I almost freaked out with her because my first night with her was super scary as she had kennel cough. With my previous record I just initially thought the worse. Took her to the vet and they gave her some oral meds to clear up the cough and she was as good as new. My history with dogs have been awesome because I have come across some great dogs in my life. I have fell in-love with just about every last one of them.