Throughout my life, rescuing animals has always been foremost on my mind.   In my teen years, I rescued my horse (Buddy) from a slaughterhouse, and this helped me develop a strong conviction to help those animals in need. In high school I helped teach hospice kids and their families how to ride horses. In college, I volunteered as a youth mentor in Bellingham at Animals as Natural Therapy, mentoring youth with adverse life situations on how to use their bond and partnership with horses to navigate relationships in their own lives.  This opportunity allowed me to combine the Psychology degree I was pursing with my love of animals, and to see the magnitude of the beneficial impact that these animals can have on people.

     After college, I took time to work as an animal caregiver at Emerald City Pet Rescue. I learned just how much need there is to help these animals heal both emotionally and physically, and how forgiving they can be with love and a gentle touch. I spent a few years working as a Research Coordinator for a Digital Therapeutics Company before working at Motley Zoo Animal Rescue as a Volunteer Coordinator. After college, I rescued Paddy, a senior cat who had hyperthyroidism, heart failure, and kidney failure.  While I only got to have the pleasure of taking care of her for 2 years, her companionship and spirit was life-changing, especially during the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, I also rescued a senior miniature horse (her name is Jamaica) that was abandoned at the barn where I boarded my horse, Buddy. We do not know how old she was, but she had never had her teeth done (horrible, teeth growing into her cheeks) and she needed lots of vet care. Once we got her in better health, she lived the absolute best life.

     Unfortunately, in the last couple years, I have lost Buddy (around 30 years), Jamaica (very old, unknown age), and Paddy. While I knew that this was the result of rescuing senior animals, it has been a heart-wrenching year.  However, my husband and I also adopted a rescue pup named Elora, who has been our pride and joy for the last year.  When Elora was just a little baby, her mama was shot dead for searching for food in some trash on the streets - but Elora and the rest of the babies survived! She is the sweetest, most vibrant dog, and having the privilege of being her person has been life changing.   Whether it is seeing an injured hummingbird in the road and driving hours to bring it to a wildlife rehabilitation center, or advocating for adopting pets at local events, rescue has always been my top priority and my purpose in life.

     I know how hard it is to leave your fur babies, which is why I love animal sitting!  I love to give people peace of mind, that when they leave, their babies are in good loving hands.

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I am bonded and insured by Pet Sitters Associated (in Broadened Property Damage Coverage & Bond, Pet Daycare & Boarding). If you would like to see proof of my Insurance Certificate and what the coverage entails, please let me know, and I can provide you with that information.