I was born into an animal loving family. I've had cats and dogs my entire life, as well as snakes, rats, birds, hamsters, rabbits, lizards and more. I don't shy away from very active dogs, dogs that haven't retained all of their training, or dogs that like to jump. In California I assisted my sister with her house-sitting business in the event that two bookings overlapped, either by staying the night with the animal or dropping by at intervals throughout the day to feed and check on the animal (depending on the clients preference). I've also fostered several dogs for Canine Companions for Independence, all of which went on to graduate the program and become service dogs.