Grew up with a family mutt that my brother brought home from a neighbor, and my mother allowed us to keep as long as we took care of him. After 2 separate Zoological internshipships, I became a pofessional Zoo Keeper. I also have a Bachelors Degree at SUNY Buffalo and worked 11 years as a keeper at the Bronx Zoo then moved into management there and at two other Zoos for 9 more years. I then transferred to government work as an Animal Health Techncian and was employed by USDA -APHIS-VS from 2005 until 2014. I now have been retired due to an injury on the job and love to stay busy so taking care of animals seems to be the best way to keep my mind and body active. I also have 2 bichapoos of my own and love them dearly.