For the past four years, I have been volunteering at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). While there, I worked with cats and dogs ranging from young to old and small to large. Some of the duties I performed included bathing the dogs, cleaning both kennels and play yards, and making sure that all the animals were comfortable and well attended to. I am very familiar with the different behaviors expressed by dogs and cats so I understand when they may be nervous or uncomfortable. I have also learned how to manage animals who may be agitated or nervous. Dogs hold a special place in my heart, I have grown up around them and taken care of them for a majority of my life.