I grew up on a 200 acre farm in rural Rhode Island. Over the 16 years I lived there we owned horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasant, peacocks, bunnies, dogs and cats. We even had newborn cows and lambs living in our house while we cared for them 24/7 in the event their mother would not care for them. At one time or another I was responsible for caring for all of these animals. Particularly the cats, dogs and horses. I took horseback riding lessons on and off through my Freshman year in college and had my own horse at home I rode. As an adult I have owned cats & dogs. I have years and years of experience of all sizes! I am usually the person at the party hanging out with peoples pets :)