I too have taken in 3 dogs, and 6 kittens over the years. 2 of the dogs needed medical care, We still have one - a large mixed breed and in years past - a toy poodled that was dumped, and was given a yorky mix. The kittens were all healthy, All my pets are neutered/spayed and all kittens declawed, so they don't tear up my furniture - all are kept in fenced yards, when outside, and cats kept in the house, for all their safety. I have 2 toy poodles real close to 15 Yr.s old and still going strong and the big dog, I have to keep him away from the poodles for their saftey, he doesn't like other dogs, was kept tied up in his old place, away from other dogs,he is about 12 and in good health.