In the Nineteen Seventies, Angela emigrated from the UK to the prairies of Canada. Living in Alberta and British Columbia, she labored in public relations, gross sales, and advertising. However, after assembly her husband, John, an government within the oil business, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than she set off once more on a completely new journey.
Angela says, “My husband’s work took us all over the world. We lived an ex-pat’s life for 25 years, in places like Italy, India, Africa, and Singapore. Travelling has given me such a broad experience of different lifestyles, experiencing the different challenges of each country – it’s such a huge education.”
But journey isn’t the one ardour in Angela’s life. “I have a huge love for animals,” she explains. “It’s the one thing in my life apart from my family that gives me utter joy. I think they’re a great leveller and teach you a lot about yourself.”
Wanting to carry a few of this animal magic into her life, one yr, Angela took a visit again to the UK and bought herself a springer spaniel puppy named Holly. “She was my best friend and companion for 14 years while we lived overseas.”
“It was when we returned to Canada and were living on Vancouver Island that we sadly lost her. It broke my heart. I had a dog sitter on the island who’d come and look after her when we went on holiday. And, after she passed away, the sitter called to ask if she was alright, as she knew she wasn’t well. And when I told her what had happened, I burst into tears.”
Angela continues, “She told me, ‘You have such a love for animals, and I have so many clients, would you consider helping me?’ At first, I said that I didn’t know. But a week later, she called me again and asked if I would look after a cocker spaniel. And that’s what started my 14-year journey as a pet and house sitter.”
Since then, Angela has used pet and home sitting as a solution to join with animals and journey all around the globe.
