Rebecca grew up with a passion for animals. Her first word was “dog”! As she puts it: “I just love dogs; it’s a simple as that. I can’t remember when I didn’t have a dog or cat around me. I love being around them. I love the way they...
I am a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University and am an animal lover, especially dogs! My brother and I grew up in Toronto with our Aunt’s German Shepherd who would come down a few times a year from Ottawa since we were...
Growing up in a small town of 600 just outside of Kingston, we always had at least 1-5 pets in our house at a time. When I moved to Toronto I wasn’t able to bring my cat along as she was considered the family’s cat so I found a way to...
Emma is a first-year at the University of Toronto, studying humanities. She grew up in a small town in New Jersey, USA and just recently moved to Toronto. She always had a dog growing up and has had a love for animals from a young age....
Rachel loves being outdoors and has a passion for animals, so Barks N Purrs has been a great fit. She grew up in a house that always welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes. This means she’s felt more at home in this city while being...
Corrine grew up in Nova Scotia, and was typically surrounded by many pets, especially cats. In 2017, Corrine adopted a rescue puppy with her parents and her passion for being around dogs grew. Sadly when she moved to Toronto, she...
My first job was walking a family friend’s miniature poodle two days a week. I didn’t have a dog or see many of them growing up, but after spending some time with this dog it was all I wanted! I was constantly seeking out dogs on the...
Yolanda is an active and devoted mother and wife with a life-long love for all animals. Having grown-up in a household which always included at least four dogs and two cats, Yolanda developed a passion for animals which has grown...
Catherine grew up on a hobby farm on the east coast and was surrounded by animals throughout her life. There were plenty of dogs, cats, chickens, cows, sheep, and more to spend time with. She was always grateful for their company and...
