I had my first dog at 10. I had more as I grew up and I have never looked back (my first dog died because she was too old). They were my responsibility and I have learnt so much from them and about them. They're family. I currently have five beautiful dogs. I am sensitive to their needs, attentive to them and help them in any way I can. I believe that my 10 years of experience of taking care of my own dogs has helped me know what to do and what not do when it comes to caring for other dogs. I did own a little.kitten once, but I had to give her away to another family because of the many dogs we had.