I have a passion for animal welfare and very much enjoy the companionship of animals of all varieties. I'm the person who says hello to the animal friend first at a party! I grew up with a cat, a variety of birds, and hamsters as a child. I have taken care of my own animals along with the animals of my friends for many years. I've also had a lot of positive encounters with dogs and reptiles. I would describe myself as very intuitive, loving, sensitive, patient, and respectful. I’m very sensitive to an animal’s boundaries and try to engage with them very slowly to decrease any stress they might experience from being away from their human companions. I would treat any animal as if they were my own.