I have been a passionate animal rights advocate, and animal guardian for over 18 years. I have a great love and respect for animals and have been the guardian and caretaker of cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, and mice. My first experience working in a retail environment was when I was 12 years old where I completed my high school volunteer hours assisting in the care of the animals at Pet Paradise, now known as Pet Culture, in Guelph Ontario. Throughout that summer, I cared for, cleaned the habitats, and managed the feedings of a wide-range of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Beginning from the age of 12, I have worked many animal care jobs such as dog walking, as many as 5 dogs at a time, and pet sitting. I currently live in a home with, and assist in the care of 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 fancy mice. I also work part-time as an artist taking commissions painting pet portraits which I included examples of in my profile. I have a great love for animals and would be delighted to take your fur babies for long walks! :)