Humane Society University

Just a couple weeks ago I learned I had been accepted into the graduate program at The Humane Society University in Washington DC. I'm quite excited about the opportunity to learn from some amazing minds. It's time to bring my quaint hobby of dog training and evolutionary biology to a more prominent part of my life. This may seem like an odd statement as I've made my living off of dog care and training for the past eleven years but it's always been something that I've self taught myself and in the deep constructs of my brain has been secondary to my first love of art.

Now I've taken the leap to structured learning and outward acceptance of my abilities through documented education certificates. What an exciting step for me. My first class will be Animal Behavior, Minds and Protection with Professor Marc Bekoff. He is also a Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Colorado, a prolific writer, and an outspoken advocate for the humane treatment of animals in our society for both their and our well-being.

I've ordered the books and have begun to read his writing. Already the questions are brewing in my head. The responses that I have which I want others to react to. The questions that must be pondered before answering. The constructs of my life that must change once I accept my new understanding of the world around me.

So many people fear change and work hard to not allow it in their lives. But not me. I thrive upon it and am so excited for the coming years.....

Love to all creatures

Kat