I have loved dogs since I was a very young. I begged my parents for a dog for years as a kid and they finally caved and we introduced Lucky into our lives. We had a wonderful 15 years with our little Lucki and she taught me so many lessons as I was growing up. I finished college and moved to DC on my own. I gave myself a few years to settle into my life, but in 2013, I knew I needed a dog to bring that extra bit of happiness into my life. That is when I discovered Lucky Dog.

I was the eldest child born into a family of 2 dogs. My family almost always had dogs, but I grew up primarily with the dog my parents still have, a sheltie named Truman. After graduating from high school, I moved down to DC for college, leaving Massachusetts, and leaving my family, Truman included.

1. How long have you been volunteering for Lucky Dog?
   
   Our family has been fostering for Lucky Dog for about 5 years. After my first dog died, our family was looking for a new dog. We adopted our dog, Tank, from Lucky Dog and since we started fostering we have saved about 50 dogs.
    
2. Why do you volunteer for Lucky Dog's Youth Program?
   
   I volunteer because I'm helping dogs every second 24/7. When one gets adopted I am sad, but I just remember that I helped save a dog's life.