Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and growing up with two cats from a very early age is what blossomed my love for cats specifically. Spike and Scrappy were the two cats in my life the longest, and the two cats who turned me into a cat person and animal lover.

The thing I love most about animals is that pets are therapy, loving their owners unconditionally and with everything they have. By having two more cats now, Midnight and Spike Jr, while simultaneously growing fond of dogs as I got older, I’ve been shown that every pet has its own personality, character, and things you love about them that make them unique and amazing. Throwing our Hedgehog, Sir Quilliam Snuggleton the First into the mix has really solidified my view of animals as being loving and adorable creatures that spread nothing but joy and positivity in our lives.

As a student, finding a job that is flexible and fulfilling is difficult. I have worked many jobs that held the sole purpose of paying bills, however since starting at WICD I’ve been able to experience doing something that I love and that gives me joy every day, and it’s truly a wonderful feeling.”Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul is left unawakened.” – Anatole France