What is your hometown, what brought you to
PENSACOLA and how long have you been here?
My family, composed of my husband and two boys, Erik and
Carter, are from Canton, GA which is located just north of
Atlanta. Together we decided to start a family business, and
upon finding out about a franchise opportunity with Petland, we
moved down to Pensacola. For the past two years, we have lived
here while operating Petland Pensacola on a daily basis.
What led you to choose this profession?
My kids loved having a variety of different pets growing up.
Between our dogs, reptiles, Guinea Pigs, and our Holland lop
bunny; pet care became a family hobby for all of us. So when we
found a chance to turn that hobby into a family business, we all
jumped at the chance to make it happen. We love animals and
enjoy helping people experience the same joy that our kids had
while growing up caring for them.
What do you like best about Pensacola? What makes it
unique?
The best thing about Pensacola to me is that it is a very family
oriented place. Its also a very accepting place. From the moment
we moved down here, my family has felt very welcomed. Some
days, its hard to believe that this is what our lives turned into;
living around palm trees and sunny beaches. We hope we
have passed along the same joy that we feel to the rest of the
community.
Give three words that best describe you.
Empathetic. Resilient. Selfless. I’ve always had great care for
those around me and feel deeply about their wellbeing. I’ve
always been very involved in any community I have lived in. I
don’t let anything keep me down and I use that strength to help
those around me. These are the traits that I hope to share with
my fellow Pensacolians.
Name a few favorite things you like about Pensacola.
I have greatly enjoyed living in Pensacola the past two years,
but if I had to narrow something down as a favorite it would be
the beaches. Going out on our family boat and exploring the
vacation spot around us has become a weekly activity for our
family.
Finish this statement, I AM PENSACOLA because…
I have quickly adopted to the ways of the Pensacola life; enjoying
what it has available, and helping the community in every aspect
that I can.
photo by Kristina Wright
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