As far as I can remember we've always had animals in my home. Whether its dogs, cats, cows, or chickens all animals need us. I grew up on a farm so I know how important we are to pets. Also I have experience in raising English bulldog pups. ( if you know anything about English Bulldogs then you know it's time consuming). To me it's not work, I love just being around animals and there different personalities. People are very picky when it comes to Pets, and that's very understandable. I will treat your pets as if they were my own. I have one dog now (lab) and if you meet him you will know hes spoiled. I look forward to meeting you and your pets.