I have a shih tzu of my own, as well as a parrot, 2 rabbits and a lab puppy I am training as a service dog. I have always been around animals for as long as I can remember and to this day I still find that my time is best spent around animals of any sort. I have also had experience walking and taking care of family members' German shepherd, Australian cattle dog, golden retriever and Springer spaniel mix. I currently volunteer with therapy horses and in the future I would like to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine. My strengths with animals, in addition to being completely obsessed with them, include patience when they try to test me (which the parrot does often), the ability to listen to them when they are trying to communicate something to me, the willingness to respect their boundaries, and commitment to their wellbeing and overall happiness.