Throughout my 30 years working for local animal shelters and national humane organizations, I have focused on one overarching goal: helping pets and their families live harmoniously together. I believe the more we understand our pets, the better we can anticipate how our pets might react to changes in our lives and help them adjust more quickly.

In 2003, I launched the Pets and Your Baby class to help pet parents prepare their pets for the changes that occur when a new baby or child is added to the family. Since then, I have given this program to thousands of couples at humane societies and hospitals. Now I am bringing these resources online so more expectant parents can get the information they need to prepare their pets for the newest family member.

I also have been a mom with pets and a new baby in the home. I know what you are feeling as the big day approaches. Together, I bring experience and knowledge about how to help pets navigate this life change and ensure things go smoothly once the baby is born.

Pets are part of the family and can remain part of the family with a little planning and patience. The efforts you put forth now in helping everyone adjust will be seen later when you see how happy your child is to have a dog or cat as a friend.
I hope we can work together to make things go smoothly in your home.