My house is a zoo... literally... and I wouldn't have it any other way

This is Kylie. She's a five year old Australian shepherd and she definitely lives up to the term "Velcro dog"! She sticks to me like glue when I'm not working. I spend as much time with her as I can. She loves long hikes through the woods and early morning runs. She also keeps the cats in line whenever they choose to misbehave.

This is Milo and Elsa. I rescued Milo when he was a few months old. He is extremely affectionate, and he can be very persuasive when he wants your attention. Because he is so social, I decided he needed a friend. That's when little Elsa came into our lives. She's the clumsiest cat I've ever met, but she's a total sweetheart. They're now inseparable.

They definitely have my heart 😊❤️.

This is Pebbles and Bambam. They're lineolated parakeets. I found them in a dirty, old cage next to the dumpster at my last apartment complex. I was living in Nashville at the time. I couldn't believe someone would do such an awful thing. I decided then and there to take them in, and they've been spoiled rotten ever since.

This is Nessie. She's a very friendly bearded dragon that I rescued a few years ago. She enjoys basking in the sun outside and watching Netflix in her free time.

These geckos belonged to a patient that I cared for. He spent several weeks in the hospital dealing with chronic illness. After hearing about my animals and my willingness to rescue, he asked if I'd be interested in taking them in.

Above are ornate uromastyx and red footed tortoises. They were all in similar situations.

I absolutely love caring for all of these little guys. I wish I had the resources and the time to rescue more. It breaks my heart that there are so many discarded and neglected animals out there. I encourage anybody thinking of adopting a pet to do a lot of research beforehand. Earning an animal's trust is very rewarding, but oftentimes they are a lot of work and can be quite expensive. Rescue if you can! You won't regret it! 😊