I am originally from the northeast but have been living in my motor home and traveling around the country for almost one and a half years now. I am playing with the idea of opening a gallery specializing in fine art and books about dogs. Therefore, wherever I go I look for art galleries, book stores and dog parks. My three dogs and I have been having a wonderful adventure. Right now we're in Arizona and considering Tubac as a place to settle down in the future. One of my dogs is a retired guide dog. She's a twelve year old yellow Lab. One is a seven year old, black and tan German Shepherd who thinks people were put on Earth to throw his frisbee. He is also a certified therapy dog. My baby is a three year old black and brindle Lab mix. I adopted from a shelter as a puppy and he loves to play with other dogs. I also have four human children (three boys and one girl) who are, of course, the best and the brightest. They live in San Francisco, Scottsdale, Ocala and Boston and my bothers live in Nashua and NY so wherever I decide to settle down, I'll be close to somebody. I'm looking forward finding some friends with whom I can walk dogs, visit art galleries and go to the movies.

Barratt is 7 years old. He is a black and tan, neutered male German Shepherd. He weighs 95-100 lbs. I raised him for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, but he decided that he'd rather play frisbee than be a guide dog. He is a sweet affectionate dog who loves to swim and play frisbee. He's great with children. Babies can ride on his back, but older children are required to throw the frisbee. He is a certified therapy dog. He's great on or off leash unless he sees a squirrel or a cat or a rabbit or a chipmunk or a deer....... Nacelle is a twelve year old yellow Lab. My family raised her for Guiding Eyes for the Blind a she worked as a guide dog for three years. Her person died and Nacelle came back to us. She is a people and tennis ball dog. Sweet and loving and idependent. She loves to swim and explore the scents all around and always has a happy smile on her face. Tucky is three years old. He is black with a white star on his chest and a brownish/brindle undercoat. He's very tall and long legged. He was abandoned in Kentuck before he went to the shelter from which I adopted him. He was extremely timid as a puppy but is now outgoing a friendly. He's the one of the bunch, though, who feels obliged to let me know when anyone or anything approaches our residence. He loves to play chasing and wresting games in the dog parks. He's a happy swimmer and an occasional retriever.

Next to themselves, of course, my dogs think I am the center of the universe. We depend on each other. Nacelle: She feeds me and that's good. She rubs my belly and brushes me, I like that. She makes me sleep on my own side of the bed -- what's that about?! Barratt: Oh, mom, she's good, she plays frisbee, she feeds me, she takes me swimming, she makes me wait, i don't like to wait but i do it, i do what she says but oh, there's a cat, cat, cat, cat, cat, oh mom, yeah , she's good, wait there's the cat.... Tucky: I like to rub my face on mom's leg. She lets me sleep in her bed. I like that. I have to share with Nacelle. I don't like that. Mom gives good treats and she brushes me and she give great rubbies with the towel when I get wet. She makes me wear a seatbelt. That makes me sad. Then we get to the dog park and I REALLY like that. I want to be mom's only dog. If you ask my dogs to describe me, they'll actually just talk about themselves and their needs. They are dogs after all!

I am a woman seeking a man or woman age 50 to 65

At this time in my life I am really just looking for friendship and companionship. My ideal date would start with a nice hike with the dogs or a visit to a dog park. After we take the dogs home we could get some dinner and go to a movie. Another day, we might walk the dogs and then go to a museum or some galleries or spend time browsing in a bookstore. Another time, maybe we'd just eat at home and watch TV, play Scrabble or read. Open-mindedness is important to me. I value integrity, responsibility, creativity and individuality. I like one-on-one and small group social situations. I like small towns and rural settings. I prefer cities and crowds in small doses. I'd like to meet people who are independent but warm and open. I enjoy the company of people who are outgoing but not pushy or controlling. A good sense of humor is always a plus. I like people who are active and energetic but can sit back and relax as well. Of course, I like nice looking people, but that is a very subjective concept and often changes once you get to know a person. Physical appearance is not my first priority. George W. Bush scares me. I abhor war and violence. Personally, I am heterosexual and could never have had an abortion during my childbearing years. BUT..I believe in choice in all facets of life including childbearing, sexuality and religious observance.

Barratt: I like dogs who will play tug with my frisbee but not get possessive of it. It's mine. Otherwise, as long as they do their thing, I'll do mine except for the occasional, exceptional female who deserves special attention. I know... "leave it!" People, I expect you to throw the frisbee, throw the frisbee, throw the frisbee, throw..... Oh, yeah, petting is good too. Nacelle: If you want to smell the flowers, and grass, and bushes, and everything with me that's fine. Oh, and the puddles, I really like to roll in them and get dirty, how about you? People? They're good for belly rubs and food! Tucky: Run and wrestle with dogs. Run and wrestle with dogs. Yup! Run and westle with dogs. Chase me, please chase me! People - good to rub on and lean against. Cuddle posts, I guess. Not so good for running and chasing but hide and seek is fun.