I would say caring for household pets has been a common theme for my life. Coming from a family of animal lovers, I’ve cared for 8 dogs (ranging from puppies to seniors), 3 cats, and other less conventional pets such as guinea pigs, snakes and hermit crabs over the course of my life. I’m currently a pet parent and have two cats (both rescues, one of which loves to cuddle and is the little spoon every night) and am a diligent dog runner for my friends golden retriever/ spaniel mix. I am not in a place in life where I can care for a dog if my own, so this is a great (and mutually beneficial) way for me to fill that void. Oh, and I can throw a tennis ball really far.