Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always been in love with animals. I never saw them as just pets, I saw them as family. My first experience with animals started at the age of four when I wanted to ride horses. This activity grew my love for animals and eventually directed me to volunteering at freedom ride. Freedom ride allows disabled children to ride horses as a therapeutic exercise in order to build their confidence and sustainability. Once I was able to work, I was offered a position as a kennel technician at paws & play resort for dogs. This job allowed to me work with different types of dogs while tending to their needs. Whether it was walking them, bathing them, feeding them, playing with them, and even cleaning up after them. I always maintained a smile on my face.