Since I can remember, I have always been an animal fanatic and owned pets, anything from hamsters and rabbits, to dogs, cats, and even livestock and horses. I grew up caring for these animals, so those compassionate values and a strong work ethic were instilled at a very young age. This passion never wavered, and I went on to graduate with my Bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in Zoology. From there, I worked as a zookeeper for 4 years, overseeing the daily husbandry of lions, tigers, and yep, you guessed it, bears! Not to mention elephants, rhinos, and giraffes too! In 2015, I decided to make a career change and began working at non-profit animal welfare organization within their animal behavior department, where our focus was on behavioral rehabilitation for abused, neglected, and severely under-socialized dogs and cats, giving them the second chances they so desperately deserved. I went on to manage this same department, as well as become a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA). From this, I gained extensive knowledge and skills related to animal behavior, including non-aversive/fear free management, modification, and training, as well as expanded on my medical familiarity and awareness. It is this collective experience, that I would utilize in providing care for your furry loved ones, ensuring their whole health, physical and mental, are being met to the highest degree.