I am 53 and moved in with my Mom 2 years ago to help out with the house, shopping, cleaning, errands, Dr appts. and anything else that comes up. Flossie was my only hound for 5 years and I just adopted Kerri last month. Also work a full time job. Having the 2 girls is no more work than just 1 and the girls are not alone all day while I am at work, my Mom spoils them I'm like you Life is to short! You will never know if you can do somthing until you try it.