I grew up with dogs and cats, and have been house sitting/running family dogs for 15 years. My husband and I currently have two cats, Fitzgerald and Wallace, whom we love dearly, but they aren't much for the outdoors. We live in the city and lack a backyard, otherwise, we'd have dogs of our own. I believe every animal has a right to live a fulfilling life; for dogs, that usually involves plenty of time outside with some structured play. I've been borrowing neighbor's dogs as my running partner for several years, because dogs are fantastic and motivating company, especially during the cold winter months. I run rain or shine, but having a pooch helps me go the extra mile. I joined Rover because I want to find new dogs who need a good running partner.