I have been taking care of pets since I was as young as 7. During my entire life thus far, I have always had a cat(s) where I have lived, usually 2. In July of 2016, I rescued a wonderful cat, Frankie, who had many health issues. He was obese, had kidney disease, and endured a lot of trauma from his previous owner. I rehabilitated him and we quickly became best friends! What once was an anxious cat, soon became very social, got along with dogs, and loved everyone he met. Unfortunately he passed away on December 30, 2021. Furthermore, I had another cat during my time with Frankie, Peanut, who lived to be 18! Frankie and Peanut got along very well. I have always made sure to take my cats to their yearly vet appointment, though Frankie had to go for laser treatments for his kidneys, as well as take medication for intestinal issues. I am unsure if many others would have rescued Frankie due to his health issues. He was such a joy to be around. I even taught him some tricks! In addition to owning and taking care of cats throughout my life, my childhood best friend is an animal specialist. She has always owned dogs and cats alike, as well as reptiles. I bonded with her dogs growing up as if they were my own! One of my favorite things to do in life, is be around dogs. If a dog approaches me while in any location, I always make sure to ask their owner if I could interact with them. I feel so enthused and energetic around dogs! While I do not own a dog currently, I would love to in the future. My sister owns various breeds of snakes, too, and while they’re not a furry friend, they are surely loved by her and I alike. My bond with animals is one of my favorite aspects of life.