I have known Tina since she was a child, when her love for animals emerged. Her home was blessed with multiple pets ranging from usual (dogs, cats, birds) to the eclectic (crayfish, chameleons). Tina has carried that passion into adulthood; she has always had animals in her daily life. She has been a success dog trainer, and has help my family in that regard. Like previous pets, her care of her current dog is a top priority; she even made the effort to have him join her for visits to ill family members residing in healthcare facilities. Tina extends that compassion and empathy to us humans as well. I find her to be a person of her word. I would not hesistate to entrust my pets, or children for that matter, into her care.