I have 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 special needs and senior animals and started volunteering as a foster mom. Eventually I became president of a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue, and 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 pocket pets, birds and reptiles since the early 1990’s.

In my early 50’s some profound changes in my personal life resulted in relocating to another state along with my menagerie. I wanted a fresh start, and that included a change of direction in my career. One of my lifelong passions has been studying dog breeds and behavior, and I have taken obedience classes for decades with my dogs. 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 also held private one on one sessions for dogs with behavior issues. Unfortunately, the owner of the training facility became seriously ill and had to close the business. After some thought, I considered myself in early retirement. I had a houseful of animals to keep me busy, and in my spare time decided to explore holistic and alternative ways of treating animals to expand my knowledge base.

Within a few years of “retiring” I started to feel very strongly that I had 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 wanting a deeper connection with them. I began 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 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. 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.