My kids wanted a dog, but I didn't. In the last 18 months, we've adopted 4 and I couldn't be happier about it.

"My four kids have been begging us to get a dog for many, many years. Every time they asked, I had a slew of very valid reasons why the answer was always, 'No.' Dogs are expensive, they bark, they bring dirt into the home, and they need supervision."

"Meeting Tweed set in motion a dog-rescuing and adopting journey we never expected. Within 18 months, our family went from no dogs to four, three doodles, and one poodle. They all came from local shelters or rescues."

"Bringing our dogs home has been incredibly beneficial for our family in multiple ways. Our dogs soothe anxiety and depression. Doodles and poodles are known to be breeds that can read the emotions of their human family members and respond appropriately."

Initially resistant to getting a dog due to concerns about responsibility and allergies, a social media post led to adopting four dogs in 18 months. The family, which includes four children, found that the dogs significantly improved their lives. The breeds chosen, primarily doodles and poodles, are known for their ability to sense and respond to human emotions, providing comfort and support for anxiety and depression. The journey from skepticism to embracing pet ownership has been rewarding and transformative.

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