I live in N.Y. State and am semi retired. I have college credits in business. I owned a bar/restaurant for seven years, was a long distance operator and have done some catering. My knowledge is somewhat based on experience. I have 3 dogs, a cat, a cockatoo and a guinea pig. I've also owned fish, hamsters, turtles, parakeets, various other reptiles, a lamb and a vietnamese pot belly pig. As you can see, I'm an animal lover. I bred my Maltese once three years ago and still have the mom and one of her pups. It was a wonderful experience except for letting go of three puppies. I am married and have a grown daughter, a 16 year old step-daughter who resides with me and a 10 year old grand son.