I served for 7 years as a veterinarian assistant throughout college and graduate school. Through this experice, I learned a wealth of information about comfort and hospitality for pet care, including: medicating, assessing health and behavior, post-operative care and geriatric pet care. I have been a dog owner my whole life, and served as a daily dog walker for 3 years. When I dog/cat sit, I always send a picture and an update to let them know how their pet’s day is going. In my spare time, I rescue dogs through the nonprofit Foster Pet Outreach in Peoria. We pull orphaned/stray/surrendered dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and place them in foster homes. Once I bring a dog home, I take the time to learn their personality and quirks before I find them a forever home that is perfect for them. I have a 9 year old black lab named Lucy who is the love of my life!