I've always appreciated a mutual connection to animals in general, especially dogs and cats. Over time, I've volunteered as a helper in several pet shelter facilities with the idea of doing everything I can to assure that these 'displaced' beings may feel unquestionably cared for during the moments I'm with them. I also gained two years worth of valuable experience working as a professional dog-walker/pet sitter in the employ of "Fur-Get Me Not" in Arlington, VA.