I’ve loved and cared for animals since I was a young child. My parents worked a lot so I was responsible for feeding, cleaning up after and walking our dogs (a Labrador mix rescue and 2 Cocker Spaniels). As soon as I got my own place, I got a cat and a dog (a Cocker Spaniel) of my own. When I started a family, my 2 children and my husband also shared my love of animals. Over the years we have owned; birds, snakes, lizards, guinea pigs, cats and dogs (Labradors/ mixes, 3 Chihuahuas and a Chihuahua mix). During that time, I also pet sat for family members and neighbors (for several different dogs from Australian Shepherds and Miniature Schnauzers to Boston Terriers). I also taught my children the value of giving back and caring for animals by volunteering with them at the ASPCA, taking care of puppies, kittens, cats and dogs.