I have been a dog owner/lover for my whole life - when I was very young, and we didn't have a dog, I would visit the neighbor dog and take it for walks. I have raised dogs from puppies to over the rainbow, for over 30 years. I live in a rural area with my dogs, cat, and horses. I am able to administer medication and know how to act in an emergency situation. I will care for your dog like it was my own. I have owned large breeds, working breeds, and small breeds. The largest was a golden retriever/irish setter, the worker was an Australian Shepherd, and the smallest is a rat terrier. Besides the dogs, I have raised cats from kittens, had several aquariums, and owned horses.