I have been around animals my whole life. I started raising puppies and showing dogs with my dad when I was 8 years old. Our household was constantly full of animals. Dogs, cats, sugar gliders, parrots and exotic birds, hamsters, tortoises... I love animals of all shapes and sizes. We took in stray dogs and cats, rehabbed birds, and many of them were our own pets (most of which I helped raise since they were puppies or kittens and got to enjoy their lives with them). I decided to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology, but a lifetime ago I was an animal science pre-veterinary major and took care of ruminants and pigs as well as exotic animals. I cared for exotics on a game reserve in South Africa for a month. I have completed more than 4,000 hours of veterinary experience and 1,000+ hours of veterinary surgical experience. I am very comfortable around animals and feel at home with them. I currently have two dogs, Indigo "Indie", an 11 year old mini golden and retired service dog and Hazel, a 4 year old German Shorthaired Pointer that I have trained and raised since she was 8 weeks old. Personally, when I board or seek out care for my animals I love frequent updates and photos so please expect that. I will care for your animals just as I would my own! If it's your first time booking with me, I will provide a discount! Message me to learn more! Thank you for considering me to take care of your fur babies.