As a kid I spent many after school hours hanging out in the veterinarian clinic that my parents worked at. That is where my love of animals began. My family rescued a 3-legged collie named Dawson, the sweetest boy that I grew up with. Along with dogs, my family had cats, birds, fish, and hamsters. I was always the kid in the neighborhood who people could rely on to watch their pets while on vacation. I was the one hanging out in the veterinarian office soaking up as much information as I could. I’ve always wanted a dog of my own but knew I had to wait until the time was right. In the mean time, I have fostered several dogs through the Pixie Project here in Portland, as well as provided countless hours of babysitting to a variety of dogs belonging to friends and family. I have taken care of small to large breeds, young and old, all with different personalities and needs. This past year I finished college and finally was able to adopt the dog of my dreams. I have a male Samoyed named Nanuk that we have had since he was a little 8 week old pup. Nanuk just turned two years old and is big and energetic, but he is a gentle giant. Raising a puppy is anything but easy, but has taught me so much. My experience with my own dog Nanuk, combined with my years of experience fostering and babysitting dogs, and my lifetime of experience with my family at the veterinarian clinic and our home pets, makes me confident in my abilities to provide trustworthy and dependable care to your beloved dog.