Carol volunteered as a dog socializer/walker/foster at San Martin Animal Shelter for four years before moving to Twain Harte, where she now volunteers for Second Chance Cocker Rescue. She is an experienced dog walker/sitter and a lifelong animal lover. She has a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. After a brief career, she decided to stay home to raise her two sons and a variety of rescue dogs and cats.