I have been involved with animals my entire life. Growing up on a horse farm and pet sitting for family friends throughout my teen life. While attending college at Western Michigan University, I drove and volunteered one day a week at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. I was very fortunate to work beside the trainer's and caretakers, giving me hands on experience with many of the Aquariums residence's. I graduated from WMU, receiving a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a behavioral concentration. After graduating, I worked as a Leader Dog trainer/instructor for 5.5 years and taught dog obedience classes for 15 years through local community education. I am an active volunteer with the Asheville Humane Society, participating on property and as a foster to individual and mothers with babies.