Pitter Patter Parenting

My Background

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I've loved animals ever since I can remember. When I was a child, I thought I'd become a veterinarian until I realized I'd have to do surgery on animals, which wasn't my cup of tea. In high school I became a 'peer counselor' and realized how much I enjoyed helping people, so I went to college to become a therapist. I received a bachelors in Psychology and a masters in Counseling Psychology. I practiced as a child and family therapist for several years. Later I began volunteering at an animal shelter and decided I wanted to follow my passion for helping animals. I worked at that animal shelter and then also at a large Veterinary ER and Specialty Center for many years. I went to dog camp twice a year for over 10 years and soaked up all the pet education classes I could get my hands on. In 2012 I founded the non-profit, Pets Are Like Family. It was an all volunteer run organization that helped pet parents with limited resources take care of their pets. In 2015 I created the company, Pitter Patter Parenting, to bring together my love of working with families and pets. My mission is to help families manage their pets in a way that encourages safe and healthy relationships for everyone in the family.