I was born and raised in California and I currently live in Arizona. Have lived here for about 15 years and I love the heat. I don't do too well in cold weather so Arizona is definitely the place for me. I have three dogs and I am a huge animal lover. I am deathly allergic to cats which is such a sad thing because I think they are awesome animals too, but I just can't hang with cats. My three doggies are my babies and I spoil them rotten LOL Smooches Pattie