About this sitter: In the summer of 2000 I began to volunteer at a local animal shelter. By September the shelter had hired me for regular care of the animals that were taken in. At this animal shelter we rotated who took care of which parts and animals. Duties included walking and letting out dogs, cleaning, identifying possible health issues, medicating, and providing enrichment for some mis-treated relinquinshed animals as well as providing adoption assitance to customers. After a little over a year of regular work at this shelter the owners had lost sight of the organizations goal and many employees and the board of directors had to quit. After having to quit, I had helped as a junior founding board member of Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County. For this organization I was a licensed foster home for cats with my speciality being in handling ferals and providing the time and effort to keep orphaned kittens alive. I went away to college in the fall of 2003 with intentions of finishing a pre-vet degree. After 3 years I found that continueing school is not something I was able to do. I found a full time career with Grainger in 2006, but would like to try and get into a career with animals as I feel I may be happier. I have many transferable skills, and know a lot about animal care and am always willing to learn more. Since being employed with Grainger I have finished my Bachlor’s degree in business management.