The Early Years

• 8 years of 4-H, raised 3 Guide Dogs
• Heavily involved in student exchange programs:
• Summer in Uruguay (1981)
• Year in Scotland (1984–1985) where I met ex-husband with sexy accent

Family

• Daughter Rebecca

Pets

• dogs: Tim, Daisy
• 2 cats: Maggie, Lolly, Lilibet and Hawkeye

Current home

• Davis, CA — where you can't go a block without meeting another vet

Business

• Owner of Midtown Animal Hospital, Sacramento, CA 2002 - 2022

VIN

• Member since 1998. I love VIN because I can reach out and connect with others and feel part of a community.

Interests

• Travel, outdoor activities (camping, snorkeling, kayaking), AFS (student exchange program), VIN

Favorite Quote

• When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
  — Mark Twain