I have grown up around animals as a child,from gold fish to birds,rabbits,cats and dogs. However the loyalty and friendship you get from a dog is something you can not begin to express. I have owned german shepherd from puppy to adult and dogsat for begal and dalmations. I believe it is important to care for you dog as I would my own. As they are apart if your family and deserve the care and respect you would give if babysitting a human being. I am one of the individual who first asked the name or breed of a owners dog before the owners name. Haha Unfortunately I have had to leave my german shepherd under the care of my grandad but would still like to spend have some entertaining days by meeting other canine buddies and their owners.