Thanks for all the advice. I am not sure what kind of dog I am getting, but I am defineatly going to try to get one from the pound and only after we move,but right now I am the proud owner of a Rat and a Box Turtle. The Rat, whos name is Ophelia, is a rescuse from a reaserch Center. The Turtle, whos name is Martog, is a pet store buy, but I do pet sit for my neighbors 3 dogs.