I have owned pets since a small child and have always owned either a cat or dog or both. I have been married 37 years and we have always had a family dog and various small animals for the children, cats, rabbits, rats. We recently lost our family dog a gorgeous Welsh Collie, but we are currently looking after my son's beautiful lurcher, Ecco, as he is living in rented accommodation that doesn't allow pets. She is now part of our family and has settled in well and we all love her very much she has a very soft and beautiful nature. I love nothing more than taking her to the beach with the family for long walks. I also take her with a group of other friends who have dogs and sometimes there are 10 dogs all walking on the beach together.