I have been interested in animals all my life. At home I have my own pets to care for which takes a considerable amount of my spare time; I have kept guinea pigs from the age of seven and a border collie since February 2015. My Border Collie was a rescue and needed urgent training in order to socialize with other dogs.This I undertook and he has now been able to take part in sheep dog training. I have also trained and tamed a relatives dog. As part of my Advanced Technical Diploma I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of animals and gain an understanding of their health and husbandry requirements. This has included: guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, chinchilla’s, degu’s, rats and reptiles. To see animals neglected causes me grief and great concern.