When I was twelve years old I started pet sitting and eventually went to school to become a licensed veterinary technician. I worked within a few different specialties but finally settled in canine rehabilitation therapy. This was true love for me and what I loved doing. After starting a family, I knew that I could impact dogs and cats, as well as their owners, in my own way — on an individual basis. This is why I began my own business pet sitting and continuing nursing care. I am a veteran of the US Coast Guard and have also volunteered working with many types of animals, primarily with marine mammals including dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, elephant seals, and the occasional sea otter. I advocate for all animals and love the differences they all share. They help me to be a better human being on this planet. My passion working with companion animals didn't stop when I started a family and retired as a veterinary technician. I continue to love working with these animals. Now that my children are school age, I am able to dedicate more of my time to my passion as well as share with my family the love that animals offer. Dogs will love that I genuinely enjoy their company. Their owners will love that I'm knowledgeable, dependable, and that every time their dog sees me and my family they will be happy to return time and time again. There are three other human caretakers in the household, my husband Freddy who works from home, and two children: Alyssa, age 9, and Ean, age 7. Additionally, we have a special kitty who is very used to dogs of all kinds. His name is Guinness and he will keep his distance until he gets to know your pup — but if the two of them hit it off, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are cuddling by the afternoon!