I have dog sat on Rover now for six years and counting, but had to make a new account. I am well trained by cats and have a lot of experience in training dogs, my siblings, horses, and boyfriends. I am the oldest grandaugter of 65+ grandchildren on my dad's side alone, I am one of 6 children and my dad and his twin are the oldest out of 11. Sibilings, cousins and uncles are basically animals of their own, and that adds even more experience if you think about it. I come from a family of cowboys and farmers who have dairyfarms and racing horses. I grew up barrel racing and working with my grandparents around their farm, and watching my family compete in rodeos. I have been bucked off a horse, milked some cows and have even cleaned up a cow placenta with a pitch fork after a cow gave birth. If I had space for chickens, I would have a lot of them named after my siblings and my enemies. I would use the eggs to egg their houses and vehicles... or just make a lot of cookies and quiche. We had dogs, cats, cows, you name it. My grandparents were never without furry,feathery, or hairy friends that they would let me name and then wait to tell me as an an adult that they.......you know where this is going. Spending time around animals goes along with the good memories I have collected. I love the outdoors and I have worked as a survival guide the past 3 years. I love hiking, running, backpacking, pretty much all things wilderness and nature. I grew up military and my parents were really strict, but it taught me a lot about how to respect others and work diligently. I have collected valuble knowledge and understanding from a vast number of uniqe teachers, hardships and opportunities that have been presented to me. Life delt me a difficult hand but I cherish the gifts they have given me and I try to see the positive ways they shaped my life. I find my life experiences and hardships challenged me in ways that not everyone is challenged. I have had to work harder to over come not only what was thrown at me, but still navigate daily life and self care needs. My work ethic is strong, I am reliable and loyal, and I come from a big religious family and nurturing comes natural to me. I like to help others because it gives me a purpose and I find a lot of meaning in my relationships to others around me (personally, professionally, romantically etc.) I take pride in gaining the trust and respect of others.