Always grew up in a house that has had multiple pets from dogs and birds to turtles and fishes. Pets are as much as a part of the family as any person. I do not work long hours so I will be home for most of the day. I also enjoy long walks with the dog I have now. Live in an apartment building with a fenced in balcony aswell as plenty of space in the sunroom. Also my apartment has a dog park with doggie bad stations throughout the complex.