I was always an animal person; I grew up with horses, dogs and cats. I showed Quarter Horses prior to college and became very involved in that culture. I attended veterinary school and got my first Labrador. This led to Canterbury Tails Labradors. I spent 25 years actively competing with and breeding Labradors. My dogs earned over 50 AKC titles in various events. Currently, I am an AKC judge of Labrador Retrievers, Fetch Dog and Farm Dog.

My love of RagaMuffins began in 2009 when I added Bon Bon, a sable and white RagaMuffin, to my clowder of beloved rescue cats. Two years later, I obtained Nougat as my first show cat and was bitten by the show bug! iCandy RagaMuffins was born. It has been a journey of learning, enjoyment and love. I am proudly a CFA Cattery of Distinction and a TICA Outstanding Cattery.

Mostly retired after practicing veterinary medicine since 1983, I sold my small animal practice in 2021 and while I work on occasion, I spend most of my time with my adored cats and my one geriatric Quarter Horse.