Both my husband and I have had dogs all our lives. We got first golden retriever named Elvis before we were married and had in him our wedding pictures! He lives almost 15 years. We got our second 4 legged baby a year later named Forest. He lived almost 10 years. Our daughter is gone to college and is studying to something in the veterinary field. Our family has always had a love for animals. The reason we have not got other dog is one the pain of losing them is so hard especially at this point in our lives. Love to walk, drop in and host your dog on weekends at my home with a nice size fenced in backyard to play ball in!