My name is Robin and I'm one of the older ones having turned 49 this year. (YIKES!! The big "50" next year)

Live in Indianola, Iowa - a small town just south of the capital city - with my significant other (of 20+) years. We live on a small piece of ground that's just about 3 acres. Love living in the country!

Currently work as a secretary for a small trade association. Not sure I love it, but it pays the bills. Would love to work in or own doggie daycare.

We are currently owned by four very loved and spoiled furbabies;
Max, 8 yr. old dachshund (he was supposed to be my anniversary present-but he's always been Dick's dog)
Carly, a 5 yr old mixed breed (we rescued her from the neighbors who were starving her - take my word for it she's not starving now);
Mollie, 1 yr old yorkshire terrier (aka terrorist); and
Muffin, a 10 wk old dachshund (Dick's early birthday present-only in the house a week and already spoiled rotten).

I found PetTalk when my son sent me a link of dog of the day and said it looked like his dog. I kept checking back and finally joined, not sure why he didn't.

Really enjoy reading all the information here. Have found out things about different breeds and dog behaviors that I think will really help me at home with mine.

Am constantly surprised and delighted that people of all ages and backgrounds can come together and discuss their love for pets in a positive and caring way. No one here thinks you're crazy for loving your pets and here they are family not just "property"!!