We're fortunate enough to have two wonderful pets in our family. Chester the dog is a collie-shepherd mix who insists on sleeping outside Caleb's door while he naps. Chester also enjoys chasing any kind of ball that kids can throw for him in the back yard, or playing hide and seek indoors on rainy days. Chester is better at seeking than hiding.

Spaulding is a huge long-haired cat that just loves taking all the attention and affection he can get. His favorite past time is simply lying around and having his back stroked by anyone he catches sitting still. If no one is paying attention to him, he finds the middle of the action and plants himself there.

Erin and Paul were both raised with multiple pets in their lives and we both believe that they have so much to offer a family. The unconditional love that they share is remarkable, and the life lessons that they teach grownups as well as kids are so important.