I have taken care of dogs all of my life. I have taken in homeless cat & dogs. I love dogs more than people (no offense). I have never meet a dog that did not like me. I take care of friend dogs when they go out of town. I last dog, which I loved very much, had diabetes. he was a yellow lab & my life. he needed special care, like shots everyday & ect. he lived longer then he should of because of my care. I have had more animals I can count, and they all lived long lives I even have a Cockatiel bird that was a baby and landed in our backyard 24 years ago and still going strong. I also feed homeless kitties in my backyard, and have the indoor cats that are well taken care of.