I didn’t grow up with too many animals in my household—my mom is allergic to cats and dogs, they were always pushed to the back burner with three little kids running around. All through my high school years my dad talked about getting a dog but never did. I was super bummed when he decided to finally get one, a golden retriever named Gus, the summer before I moved away to college. Not only did I feel replaced, but I wouldn’t get to be involved with raising him. Six months later, my family decided to adopt Lily, a Chihuahua/Jack Russell terrier mix, and even though I don’t get to live with them, I love them both dearly and have developed a huge love for dogs of all shapes and sizes. I love working for Windy City Paws because, not only is it helpful for me to not miss my dogs so much, I can also help make sure your pet stays happy and healthy.