I have been around and have loved animals my whole life, and quite frankly, I'm obsessed with them. I spent my summers growing up running with a pack of labradors at Lake Martin, and while living in North Carolina, I volunteered at the Fort Bragg Riding Stables helping to care for over 30 horses. Growing up, my family had a miniature schnauzer that developed diabetes and cancer, so I am familiar and comfortable with giving pets medication or injections. I had a cat for 11 years from a tiny nursing kitten until the day it was time to say goodbye. For a time, I had a husky, and I have frequently found strays and re-home them. Today, I have 3 dogs: a blue heeler, a labradoodle/schnauzer mix, and a true mutt. I believe in using methods of positive reinforcement with my dogs, and we have a relationship of love and trust. They are all completely different breeds, sizes, and temperaments, and I have been around and comfortable with all kinds of dogs from as small as a chihuahua to as large as a great dane. I also have a few exotic pets, so I am familiar and comfortable with them as well. I have a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon; reptiles are just as welcome as dogs and cats!