We always had dogs growing up. I learned basic dog care at 10 years old. When I was a teenager, our first dog became diabetic and I learned how to give her shots. After getting married, my husband and I adopted a German Shepherd puppy and a few years later, I started fostering for Pet Refuge. I have fostered over 50 dogs since then. I’ve taken in puppies that were just separated from their mom as well as older dogs and everyone in between. I’ve had dogs with anxiety, lots of energy, high maintenance, low maintenance and health issues. When my friends and family go out of town, they ask me to watch their dogs for them and fully trust me with their well being.