I grew up with German Pointers. My first dog was introduced to me, when I was a baby in my crib... My family taught me to love and to respect all living creatures. I've been involved in animal rescue since I was a young child, and as an adult I've worked with animals through animal shelters, doggy day cares, boarding facilities, dog walking services...etc. I've rescued cats and dogs through fostering, TNR, and adoption. I currently have 3 rescue dogs, and 4 rescue cats. I treat animals with respect, and I love them unconditionally. My pets, and those I care for are members of my family. I treat each animal as an individual with respect for their personality, temperament, needs they may have, and they own individual traits.