I’ve enjoyed more than 40 years working in animal health and welfare, primarily as a veterinary technician, but also in shelters, rescues and as a dog trainer. During my career as a veterinary technician I adopted multiple special needs and senior animals. This naturally led to volunteering in rescue as a foster and eventually running a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue, where I created a sanctuary program for special needs and senior pets. I have managed a multi dog home with numbers ranging between 4 and 20 dogs (including fosters), along with a several cats, various birds and reptiles since 1994. One of my lifelong passions has been studying dog breeds and behavior, and I have taken obedience classes for decades with my dogs.

During my early 50’s some profound changes in my personal life resulted in relocating to another state with my menagerie. I wanted a fresh start, and that included a change of direction in my career. I completed a professional dog training certification program and was hired by a local training facility to teach group classes for puppies and beginning obedience. I quickly advanced and was also asked to hold private lessons for dogs with behavior issues. Unfortunately, the owner of the training facility became seriously ill and had to close the business. It was time for yet another change for me as well. I had a houseful of wonderful loving rescue animals to occupy my time and considered myself in early retirement.

Within a few years of retiring I started to feel very strongly that I wanted a deeper connection with animals. I had something more to give and a lifetime of experience to share. As a child I had always wished I could talk to animals, and found myself researching the world of animal communication. I was led to Dr. Cara Gubbins, an incredible teacher and mentor. I enrolled in her Animal Communicator Academy, and embarked on my new path to train as an animal communicator. Graduating from the Academy was my first step toward where I now believe I was headed all along, to help bring people and animals closer through animal communication. My intention is to provide a bridge to more closely connect animals with the people who love them. It is incredibly fulfilling work and a continuing journey.

I currently share my life and home with 10 rescue dogs, 2 cats, 4 birds and a tortoise.