I am retired and wanted a puppy to train and keep me company while my hubby worked. We went to an adoption fair on a whim and there was Rocky..an older dog who really needed a family.
I have four adult children (all animal lovers, as well), two grandchildren (my grandson just got home from Iraq) and 4 great-grandchildren.
I am an activist in natural family preservation and an amateur artist who has sold some paintings.
Update, 08/12/09:
Please, everyone who might read this, say one for our Rocky. He has got some serious liver and kidney problems, has a growth on his gall bladder and is facing surgery. I do think that a Higher Power led us to him because, while not wealthy by any means, we are able to get him the medical attention he needs. We don't have a prognosis, yet, but we do know it is a "do something now" situaton.
