Animals have been a passion of mine since childhood. I seemed always to have a connection with them, including the "difficult" ones. The insatiable need to cuddle them, love them, teach them, and help them has never left me. I have been fostering and caring for animals most of my life. Whether it was pet-sitting for friends, taking in sick or wounded strays, or caring for animals of my own, I've wanted to remain surrounded by furry friends. I've dealt with aggressive & fearful animals, as well as friendly & balanced animals, and everything in between. I have been bitten, scratched, messed on, barked at & more, and none of that has ever diminished my love of working with animals in the slightest. They enrich so many lives. I want to be a part of why their lives are rich, too.