I am an animal-loving doctor who is taking a much-needed break from practicing medicine. I've been caring for animals since I can remember. I was born into a pet-friendly household in rural Indiana. We had countless dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, and even a bird during my childhood. I worked on farms in the summers in high school. Then in college I volunteered at the Indianapolis Zoo on weekends. We moved to North Carolina recently to get started with the rest of our lives. We haven't had the opportunity to foster any animals yet, but we have some big plans in the future. In the meantime, I have some time off. What better way to enjoy life than walking (or jogging) with a dog on the greenway? There isn't one!