For as long as I remember, I have always loved animals. Sometimes it didn't work out so well, especially when I would beg my mother and father to let me keep whatever stray puppy or kitten (or mouse or lizard) I happened to find! Now, as an adult, I channel my love for animals by supporting animal welfare and humane education organizations, donating whenever I can, and volunteering whenever I have the time. In early 2008, our household was comprised of an old pug, a young cat, a battle-scarred hamster, and a shaved-headed boyfriend. All of them are rescues. (Except for the boyfriend, but I guess that depends on who you ask.) :) We lost our sassy hamster in April of 2008, and we were sad. We then lost my beloved sweet pug in December, and my heart still aches for him every day. The cat continues to be spoiled, we just adopted ANOTHER cat, and the boyfriend? Well, the boyfriend is now a husband. :DI currently live in the Los Angeles area and have worked in nonprofits or educational institutions all my professional life. In addition to animal rights and welfare, I also support children and environmental organizations. I have too many interests to count, but I would say top of the list would be travel, food/cooking and music in that order. Love to hear from any of you, even if to just send me a quick note "hi".