Everything starts somewhere and I have to thank my dad for being the dog lover of the family and passing down the tradition of love and compassion through the love of dogs. "Rusty, Peaches, Scooby and Bailey" all Golden Retrievers were the dogs that I knew growing up and each with its own unique color, shape and personality.  After work my dad would put his lunch box in the kitchen and go straight to the dog and spend some time with them before dinner. Dad, I will do my best to take the love of dogs you have passed down and help those in need.  I may have never said thank you enough for all that you have taught me but I know this is the greatest gift of all...pure and simple love.