I grew up with a german shephard (his name was Brutus), later, in my 20's I owned and bred full-bred short hair pointers (big hunting family), in my 30's I was the sitter for my brothers springer spaniel (his name was Seven) while my brother did his year long tour in Iraq, (my brother is now home safe) and currently I live in a second/3rd floor apartment (happily) with a no dogs rule. I miss dogs... I also have a teenage son and daughter who have been around dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, bunnies, sugar gliders, birds....the list goes on. They are love buckets and would be thrilled to help someone with something that would bring them as much joy as the pet. We are a very outgoing family, we hike Blue Hills in Canton most weekend mornings weather permitting. This is our pleasure.