My Inspirations
Two animals in particular inspired me. The first was a horse named Mikey. The
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals removed Mikey from his
neglectful owner, and placed him with my trainer. Due to extreme malnutrition his
muscles were atrophied, every rib was visible, his hips stuck out unusually far, and the
sides of his neck caved inward. His appearance was unbearable, but it was his soul that
suffered the most. His eyes were empty, and contained no spirit. I could imagine his
hatred for humans. I was determined to become at least one person in his life he could
trust.
After several months of special feeds, medicine, and rehabilitation, Mikey’s physical
appearance improved drastically, but he always remained weary of human interaction,
which was difficult for some to comprehend. Yet Mikey made me understand with his
increasing ability to tell me what he needed. He spoke to me through his actions and his
eyes, eyes that were beginning to show signs of life again. He taught me to listen to
each animal’s individual wants and needs in order to build a compassionate, respectful
bond of love and kindness. Mikey gave me the passion, desire, and the patience I need
to have, not only be able to understand animals, but to be a teacher and a friend.
During high school I met my second inspiration, a dog named Codie. He was an adorable
German Shepherd mix. The moment I saw him, I bent down to hug him and ask for
kisses. Shocked faces surrounded me as he slobbered all over me. I was told “Codie
never kisses anyone”. Codie and I found ourselves beginning an astonishing
relationship that would forever influence my future.
Over the next few months, Codie reminded me of what was important in life. He could
see immediately the connection I had with animals. The one thing that Codie showed
me, that Mikey had not, is that animals could understand me as well as I understood
them. Realizing this, I became even more determined to make my dreams of helping
animals a reality. Codie and Mikey have both passed on now but they are my true
inspirations for working with animals.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals removed Mikey from his
neglectful owner, and placed him with my trainer. Due to extreme malnutrition his
muscles were atrophied, every rib was visible, his hips stuck out unusually far, and the
sides of his neck caved inward. His appearance was unbearable, but it was his soul that
suffered the most. His eyes were empty, and contained no spirit. I could imagine his
hatred for humans. I was determined to become at least one person in his life he could
trust.
After several months of special feeds, medicine, and rehabilitation, Mikey’s physical
appearance improved drastically, but he always remained weary of human interaction,
which was difficult for some to comprehend. Yet Mikey made me understand with his
increasing ability to tell me what he needed. He spoke to me through his actions and his
eyes, eyes that were beginning to show signs of life again. He taught me to listen to
each animal’s individual wants and needs in order to build a compassionate, respectful
bond of love and kindness. Mikey gave me the passion, desire, and the patience I need
to have, not only be able to understand animals, but to be a teacher and a friend.
During high school I met my second inspiration, a dog named Codie. He was an adorable
German Shepherd mix. The moment I saw him, I bent down to hug him and ask for
kisses. Shocked faces surrounded me as he slobbered all over me. I was told “Codie
never kisses anyone”. Codie and I found ourselves beginning an astonishing
relationship that would forever influence my future.
Over the next few months, Codie reminded me of what was important in life. He could
see immediately the connection I had with animals. The one thing that Codie showed
me, that Mikey had not, is that animals could understand me as well as I understood
them. Realizing this, I became even more determined to make my dreams of helping
animals a reality. Codie and Mikey have both passed on now but they are my true
inspirations for working with animals.
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