Hello! My name is Doug, and I'm a local employee of The Villages looking to save up for my new car, be more active and enjoy some dog love! I have had animals in my home my whole life, starting at a young age where my mother raised champion show Siberian Huskies. I became a "Junior handler" at 9, and have experience with 100's of breeds of dogs, cats and even birds, along with medication, cleaning, grooming and more. Animals are not pets, they are not possessions, they are family, souls, and beings that deserve love, attention and to experience life like we do! I currently have a Hemingway Cat I got from Key West, and a Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot who both grew up with dogs and love them like I do!