Aside from growing up with dogs, I have had several positions at the Champaign County Humane Society, including the Foster Care Coordinator, the Animal Care Supervisor & Surgery Assistant (I have also worked in Adoptions and Medical Lab). Just some of my responsibilities included provided the feeding, cleaning, and general care for shelter pets, modifying challenging behavior in dogs, administering medication to animals, and prepping/monitoring patients under anesthesia (occasionally scrubbing in to emergency surgeries). Working in the shelter, I've handled reptiles, small mammals, cats, dogs, and birds. I've personally owned dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters, but dogs will always have my heart! I grew up with a German Shepherd, but love working with any and all dogs. I am very patient with animals and understand that every dog is an individual who needs specific attention and unique care. My patience has proven to be a strong characteristic for dogs who are high energy, elderly, sick, or timid. Many of them need special time set aside so they are still enriched and kept healthy and happy, which is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. Dogs truly are the best.