One of the best if not the single most important personal quality that I possess is that I am a compassionate person. Ever since I can remember I’ve always had a concern toward the welfare of others, including animals. I’ve always been around and loved animals. My personal pet catalogue isn’t extensive. But, my experience as a pet owner has been invaluable nevertheless. An older cousin was very influential in teaching me how to love and care for pets. When I didn’t have a personal pet of my own as a child, I could be found feeding various neighborhood animals. During the periods where I did not have a pet of my own I volunteered to care for pets belonging to family and family friends. While in college I secured a job at the local Zoo in my hometown for two consecutive summers and I am currently a volunteer with my niece at Fur Kids. Currently, I do not own any pets. But, I’m looking to change that situation. In the mean time, since my schedule permits I am looking to serve and care for someone else’s as if they were my own.