My name’s Cali, and I’ve loved animals ever since I can remember. I had an iguana and a dog while growing up, and my parents insisted I take care of them myself, which I loved learning to do and took pride in keeping up! I adore watching the way animals communicate with one another and with me, and try and match them on their same level. I remember spending hours of my days playing with or mimicking the mannerisms of my iguana, to the point I started doing her head-bobs with friends. I’ve also taken care of my family and friend’s pets for many years now, working regularly with animals who have special needs, from having special food or regular medicine to behaviors like darting for doors the moment one opens or one of my own cat’s anxiety issues.
These past three years, I’ve fallen deeply in love with felines since adopting my trio of kittens. I regularly go out of my way to study the way cats communicate with people, the different mannerisms they can have, and what potentially can cause changes in behaviors. It both keeps me alert to any upset in the home, and I think their big personalities are so cute! It’s amazing the way that it can show so differently, even among litter-mates like mine. Besides animals, my other hobbies are reading, writing, and playing video games, usually with a furry friend relaxing on my lap while I do. I love sharing all these activities with my friends, talking about books, collaborating on writing, or just playing something together is always a delight.
