Hi! My name is Vanessa. I am a loving, part time stay at home mom with a passion for dogs. My husband is a dog trainer and together we have fostered 50 deserving rescue dogs to adoption over the last 7 years with Poor Paws Rescue. I have three years of experience as a veterinary technician. I have one year of handler experience working with Merlin’s KIDS, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for veterans and disabled children. I have a diverse background in animal care, a degree in animal science, and it has given me skills to handle skittish dogs and special needs medical cases (including diabetic pets and others that need medication). Although my husband is a trainer, training is not included in the stay, however evaluations for training may be arranged upon request. We have two human children, 6 and 2 years old, who love animals. Your pet will be a part of the family with us- a home away from home.