"Hi my name is Patty, I am the mother of 7 children and grandmother to 5 grandchildren. I am married to an amazing man named Mike and have too many animals to list. I have been saving and rescuing animals since I was a young child. I have rescued animals of all shapes, sizes and breeds including but not limited to cats, dogs, goats, llamas, Guinea Pigs, hamsters, horses, sheep, and many kinds of birds. My love for animals is unconditional. To look into the eyes of a furry friend that needs help, love, attention or just a back scratch makes my heart jump into action. My dream when I was young was to have a big family, live on a big farm and rescue and save lots of animals. I am finally able to fulfill my dream now that our kids are older. I have always carried an "animal emergency tub" in my car and have used it on a few occasions. I have saved a life, reunited lost pets with their owners and saved some from being euthanized. My view on euthanasia is it should only be performed if an animal is suffering due to illness, abuse or neglect that can not be treated and all options of care have been exhausted. No healthy animal should "die" due to the irresponsible actions of humans. I will be the voice whenever possible for all animals. Remember "every paw counts"!"