07/24/2025
🎉 Today I’m 40! 🎉
Some say 40 is still young—and maybe it is—but something about hitting this milestone just feels… bigger. And with that, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting.
Honestly, I feel so proud of all I’ve accomplished in my 40 years on this planet. I’m a teacher, a mom of two amazing kids, a wife, and a relentless animal advocate. I’ve learned that when I set my mind to something—I do it.
Lately, people have asked me: If you had one birthday wish, what would it be?
Of course, good health comes to mind first. But if I’m being honest, my deepest wish is this:
🕊️ That we live in a world where people have to pass a test before owning an animal—proving they truly understand the responsibility of another life depending on them.
⚖️ That there are stricter laws protecting animals, where cruelty leads to serious consequences—like losing the right to own animals and facing jail time.
🐾 And that rescues like ours don’t have to beg for funding to do what we do best: saving lives.
These might not be “typical” birthday wishes, but they are mine. Because aside from my family—who are my entire world—animals are my heart and my purpose. They give us so much, and ask for so little in return. They deserve better.
So, here’s my one humble birthday ask:
To help us pay off our vet bills.
If you’re able to donate $1, $2, $5—or even $40 to celebrate my 40th—I’d be so incredibly grateful. One of my wishes just might come true.
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If you’d rather send a birthday wish or just some love, feel free to comment below. Or share this post to help bring awareness to what we do.
Thank you for listening. Here’s to another decade of rescuing, educating, and loving animals with everything I’ve got. 💛
