Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, I grew up with pets of all kinds and sizes - from horses to fish. I am a natural animal lover. I was a veterinary technician for years specializing in emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats. Before that, I worked as an aquarist at a Southern California aquarium focusing on reptiles, fish, sharks, amphibians, and arachnids. This experience has given me specialized skills to care for pets' needs, whether basic, medical, or behavioral.