For over 20 years of my existence, I've owned pets. I shudder to even try to imagine what those other 5 pet-less years must have been like! Now, I currently own 2 sweet, healthy pups--a 15 year old shih tzu and a playful, 2 year old goldendoodle--and two lovely cats. I don't have any children, but you can bet I love my animals as if they were furless and walking on 2 legs! (...Okay, disturbing mental image. I meant if they were human children!) I have plenty of experience caring for young pets, elderly pets, breeds as small as Yorkies and as large as Great Danes, healthy animals, and pets in need of pills or injections. From fur to feathers to scales, I'll love your pets just as much as I love mine!