I am a graduate student here in Las Cruces, and I have been around animals my entire life. I have always had dogs, and love other animals as well. I worked at a dog daycare for over a year, and a stable for over two years. I have also had exotic animal training. I live in an apartment with my old man cat, Cricket, and my long-haired weenie dog, Nova. Nova and I love walking around the neighborhood, on the trail that cuts through town, and in and around the Organ Mountains! When at home, Nova can be found under a blanket somewhere, and I spend many of my waking hours working--so I can't wait to snuggle up with some new friends while doing my schoolwork!