I have had animals and loved them all my life. Our family dog Duke at my house we rescued and take care of as a companion whom is now 5 .I rescued My cat Mittens who is now 1. I also adopted a black lab puppy Lancelot and I am Training Him to be my service dog for allergies, autism and anxiety. I love Animals and being different I really can connect with any animal nonverbally I can get through to the toughest rescue dogs by putting my Hand out. I was able to get through to a 150 pound bull mastiff who was starved as a puppy and rescued on my first try with no treats he let me pet him and laid down next to me, the Owner said he normally bite any who does not give treat animals and I have a special connection.