I would have to say started when I was a child. I grew up with many different pets; lizards, snakes, birds and cats. As an adult I’m a proud mommy of 3 fur babies, and a turtle. I started off working at ACCT as a kennel attendant. I was the person who picks up the pets picks up the pets once they were surrendered . I cleaned kennels large and small, for both the cats and dogs. I am now currently an adoptions counselor at ACCT. . I also had to assist with animals who were being euthanized. That was no easy feat. I often cried at work and would go home in tears. That’s something that stays with you. I always felt like a bad person. I started at ACCT with no knowledge of cats or dogs. All I knew was I loved to be around them. I was terrified of of the large dogs (pit bulls). I admit, like most people I was ignorant and believed the myths about pit bulls, but working at ACCT helped open my eyes. These dogs are a misunderstood breed. They aren’t as scary as the smaller breed dogs I’ve come in contact with.  I’m proud to say one of my resident dogs is a pit bull mix. I became an adoptions counselor because I wanted to do more than talk to people about our awesome animals. I wanted to be the one who helped save lives! I love what I do. If I make a difference in one persons life I would say that’s a good day!. Working in my department isn’t easy, but working in any department at ACCT isn’t easy, but we make it work. We work together as a family to get things done. We work as a  team. I love my team!