I am a relationship-oriented animal caregiver with 6+ years of experience with creatures of all ages, abilities, breeds, and backgrounds. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Companion Animal End of Life Doula (CA-EOLD) with a liberal arts degree from UMass Boston. Caring for street dogs and the pets of family and friends from a young age laid the groundwork for my understanding of dogs as animals with agency, desire, and decision-making capabilities.

I adopted my own first dog at 19, a 6-year-old, 85-pound Pitbull-mix with a heart of gold. While I have always had a deep spiritual and material calling to be a friend to animals, Zion led me towards the path of becoming the best caretaker and friend of animals I could possibly be, and to becoming myself.

On that path, and because of Zion, I have earned my CPDT-KA and my CA-EOLD, focusing intensely on understanding end of life care in our final years together. I assisted Zion’s transition in January of 2024, and do my best to honor our time together by sharing skills and knowledge that allow others to foster the highest possible quality of life for themselves in tandem with their beloved animals.

When I’m not with dogs, I spend a lot of time volunteering with horses and cats at local barns and rescues. Since losing Zion, I have found an incredible source of joy in dance, especially country line dancing.