I am a Registered Nurse by trade but have, since childhood,
always wanted to care for animals. Like most little girls who loved animals I dreamed of becoming a Veterinarian. I grew up,
got married, had kids of my own and that dream became further from reach. At 43 years old, I feel I am too old to go back
to school for 8 more years but I am in a position where I can fulfill my childhood dream of caring for animals, just in a
different way. By using my services, you will be giving me the opportunity to have that dream and a job I love to do. Isn't
that what everyone desires about their job... have one they love to do?
Before I began my nursing career I successfully
completed a Veterinary Assistant Certificate course through Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. At that time veterinary
assistant jobs were scarce so I took a job at a pet shop. I cared for all types of animals there: reptiles, rodents, birds,
puppies, kittens, even skunks and raccoons! That store eventually went out of business. Later, I worked at the Humane Society
of Genesee County for several years and loved every minute of it! I was going to school for nursing while I worked at
the Humane Society and when I graduated I left there to pursue my nursing career but never letting go of my childhood dream
of wanting to care for animals.
While nursing is a wonderful and noble profession, I never could let my dream die.
I still wanted my childhood dream to come true. In November of 2006, I made a decision to give it a shot. I learned about
the petsitting demand a long time ago when I was working at the Humane Society. Back then, petsitting as a career was in its
infancy. Not many knew there was such a thing (and still don't). I had even used a petsitter back then on several occasions and
was totally satisfied with the services I received. I thought "what a great idea... people do need this
service".
So here I am today, trying to do what I have always wanted to do. I took a part-time position at
the hospital and ventured down the petsitting path. If it weren't for the support of my husband, Jeff, and my sons, Rick,
Brian, and Jeffrey I wouldn't be able to do this. They have been wonderfully supportive of my decision and I am hoping to
make this my full time career.
I have had the privilege of sharing my home with all kinds of pets over the years.
It seems, while I worked at the Humane Society, I was constantly bringing home new critters to add to our family either by
adopting or fostering. Currently, my companions are 2 dogs; Sherman, my elderly Dalmatian who was a shelter dog, and Roxy,
my 8 year old English Bulldog, and the youngest one, Chief, a Dal. Also in my clan are Moe-Moe the cat, 2 horses,
Cherokee and Molly, Jack the rabbit, Aflac the duck, and too many chickens to name!
I look forward to
meeting you and your furry, feathered and hooved friends! And don't forget to keep your dreams alive... It can happen!
Update:
Sadly, 2009 was a very bad year for me... I have lost 3 of my closest and dearest friends. Sherman, Cherokee, and Jack are
now at rest and without pain. I will miss them greatly and they will never be forgotten as they have been such a huge
part of my life for so many years.
