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Growing up, I was taught English as my primary language. When I got into my early teen years, I took an interest in American Sign Language and started to learn that as my second language. I have found that it is very helpful and something that I truly enjoy.

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Growing up, I was very fortunate. I went to private school all my life and I never knew what it was like to have to struggle or to not have something that you need. We were, and still are, very comfortable in our lives.

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My goal in life is to take shelter dogs and to train them to be service/working dogs for veterans who suffer from PTSD or from another traumatic injury. Both of these categories do not get nearly enough attention or care that they deserve. If I can change one life, that's all worth it to me.

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Love at first sight when war vet meets his service dog

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Dogs rescued from death row are trained to help veterans living with PTSD cope with everyday struggles.

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I am a huge animal advocate, and mainly focused on Pit Bulls, or Pit Bull type dogs. These dogs go through some of the worst experiences in life, but they always bounce back and are some of the most loving, fun, and all around amazing dogs. One organization that I help and support is Baltimore Bully Crew. They are all volunteer based and take in, and in turn, adopting out so many dogs.

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On my mom's side, they are full blood Germans from Leipzig. On my dad's side, we have gone back in our family lineage far enough to have learned that we are descendants from pilgrims

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I have always lived by the woods.  I grew up running around in the woods and in the country by Loch Raven Reservoir. I have a ton of memories of going out fishing with my dad, who is an avid fisherman, out on the Loch with our boat.

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My parents got divorced when I was 13. My mom remarried when I was 18 or so, and I gained a younger brother and sister

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I went to Baltimore Lutheran School for grades 6-12; I loved my time there and participated in many activities. After I graduated, they changed the name of the school to Concordia Preparatory School

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22, senior in college, double majoring in Animal Behavior and Psychology, born and raised in Perry Hall, MD. Straight, Christian, Female