People are a mystery to me, but animals I understand. I have been working in animal care for about five years, now; continuing to build on what I've learned. I have dog training experience; and while working at an animal shelter, I learned how to conduct behavior evaluations on new dogs for potential adoption, and administer medication, including IV fluids. I am also certified in pet CPR. After my last dog passed, I decided to see what life was like with a cat. It became more interesting when that cat was diagnosed with diabetes (which is how I learned to give insulin shots). I was lucky to have him with me for a long time after that, until the age of 13, when it was time to say goodbye. Three years later I was ready for a new friend. My new feline roommate is around 8 or 9 years old, and FIV+. He lives a very normal life, as most FIV cats do. And like most cats, he's the boss, as was his predecessor. Our pets make our lives better. Let's see what we can do in return.