I’ve loved animals since as long as I can remember. I never had pets growing up but always wanted them so every opportunity I get to be around someone else’s for an extended period of time, I take it! I’ve taken care of other peoples pets to satisfy this longing feeling to be around animals since I was in the 6th grade and my aunt employed me to watch her Yorkshire terrier for a weekend. Since then I’ve always volunteered myself to help out friends or family with pets. I believe pets are family and that’s how they should be treated—with patience, care, and respect.