I had a dog while going up, I also take and make gifts for my friends dogs and they enjoy me visiting. After 17 years I had to put both of my fur babies to sleep in 2015 and I really miss them. This would give me the opportunity to bond and love dogs without the expense. I understand the importance of needing to have good care for your pets when you are away. I had my past dogs from 6 and 7 weeks old until they were 17 years old, I have experience with all the stages of a dog's life.