Renee grew up in Chicago with a menagerie of pets ranging from the feathered and finned to the scaled and furry. She has volunteered both at a veterinarian’s office and Lincoln Park’s Farm-in-the-Zoo where she developed an affection for all different types of creatures.

She now lives in Westmont with still an array of kids including three teenage humans. When she is not busy at home or caring for other floofins, she’s usually hanging out at the gym.