Growing up, my father would observe and complement me on my a special connection with animals. He many times refers to a story from when I was young where I picked up a bumble bee and let it go without being stung. Regardless of what my father has told me regarding my younger years, they did and still do hold Steve Irwin as a hero who I idolized, and once wanted to follow his footsteps into a profession as a herpetologist. Growing up I owned and took care of veiled chameleons, to Argentina horned frogs, to African cichlids, and of course dogs. I miss and remember my childhood dogs Shannon and Kelsey, who were Bichon Frises. As an adult now I have been blessed for the last eight years with my rescue Greyhound Jan. Before moving to Colorado three years ago I had worked as a farm hand at Stamford Nature Center in Connecticut. That job, along with other animal related employments and experience, have enriched me with knowledge of how to properly care and tend to animals great and small. Each and every dog I have had in my life has been unique, had its own distinct personality, and affected my life profoundly. Some of my greatest relationships have been with animals, not only because they provide us pure love without asking anything in return, but they have also taught me some of life's more valuable lessons - unconditional love, living in the moment, and loyalty. Every animal I have the ability to interact with had helped to remind me to not take things for granted, and to take the time to be grateful for the gifts that are hidden in the ordinary events of my own life. Dog's give us the best of themselves, and in return we owe them our best and the best care we can give them. Additionally, I am an entrepreneur who is blessed with the ability to work from home. Which means I make it a priority to spend as much time with the animals I am taking care of.