I grew up in a family of three boys and two black Labs. Although their names have changed (Bear, Angus, McIntosh, Chester, Jackson, Trouble) , my family's Labradors have been a constant source of joy in my life since I was born. As I grew older my responsibility for the dogs also grew, from feeding and going on walks to administering medication and taking trips to the vet. Additionally, I used to spend many weeks during the summer taking care of our neighbor's dogs while they would go on family vacations. I don't yet have a dog of my own here in Baltimore but I relish every opportunity to get back to my family's home and see our current pair of Labs, Jackson and Trouble. I've been through all the ups and downs of dog ownership and I wouldn't have it any other way.