I volunteered at the ASPCA for 3 years while going to college. I worked as a recovery specialist and helped to recover pets after surgery. I'm more than likely the lady in the neighborhood talking to your dog in baby babble. As a kid I wanted to be veterinarian however those dreams were quickly thwarted by the hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt it would leave me. I'm now on to the next best thing, taking care of your pet !