My husband and I have both grown up with animals, from 7 lb Yorkies to 100 lb German Shepherds. My first dog was a Maltese named Magnolia, a sweet 10 year old rescue that I patiently worked with until her past years of abuse faded away. Jake grew up in a family of cats, dogs, and horses, so he is well accustomed to the many varying needs of animals. We frequently dog sit for our friends, and we both miss having a pet. So until it makes sense for us to get one, we'd love to watch yours in the meantime!