My love for animals stems from starting my early years on a farm with my grandpa who always had dogs and horses but I remember his sheep, monkeys and miniature goats and horses as well. My family and I have always had pets around. I can’t think of a single family member extended or otherwise that doesn’t have a dog. I’ve had dogs, cats, ferrets, fish and even a bird. As a child, I had a couple of experiences where I was attacked and bit by dogs but I never held it against them nor did I develop any fear of them. I know how to handle myself around animals and believe they deserve all the love and attention that I can possibly give them.