Dog

I have been looking after a dog, to be specific, a chocolate Labrador called Sugar, she is a friend of ours mutt and we are taking care of her while they are in Spain.
I used to have a Red Setter called Jasper but he died in old age some years ago. We have often discussed acquiring another hound and always concluded, that lovely though it would be, a dog is a big commitment and can restrict your activities. 
I was thinking of starting a business homing pets when their owners are away or unable to take care of them for a while, so Sugar has been the "guinea pig". She is a lovely dog, good natured with that soppy expression that seems to be permanently etched on her face.that says love me. She is a retriever and likes nothing better than chasing a ball.
Naturally as with all dogs if there is food around she is in front of you patiently waiting in the hope that a tidbit may come her way. I occasionally indulge her but I know not to spoil dogs it is not good for their waistlines any more than for us humans and as a weight coach it would be remiss of me. 
I am told that her owner does not take her for more than one walk a day, so she has had plenty of exercise. We have two cats Buzz and Woody, who happen to be brothers, they were naturally cautious at first, even though Sugar has taken absolutely no notice of them at all but they settled down and although still wary have gone back to sleeping in their usual spots.
So would we have another dog, yes probably but not at present. Sugar has been a delightful guest and we will miss her when she leaves but at present our circumstances are not conducive to ownership. Besides if my plans go forward we may have a menagerie of animals staying from time to time!