About Me
From the very beginning, Lyndsey was drawn to the quiet, instinctive language of animals. It wasn’t just affection—it was a rare kind of understanding, an ability to see past instinctual behaviors and into the emotional worlds of creatures often dismissed as "problematic." As a child, she found comfort in their presence, recognizing patterns in their actions that others overlooked. While her peers played with dolls, Lyndsey was meticulously arranging her stuffed animals by species, unconsciously laying the foundation for a lifelong connection. That connection only deepened with time. She spent countless hours at local shelters, evolving from caretaker to advocate—absorbing the struggles, fears, and hopes of abandoned animals. While others saw discarded pets, Lyndsey saw stories waiting for resolution. She became a voice for the silent, fighting for second chances even when logic argued against it. Her own home became living proof of that conviction—filled with animals carrying past traumas yet rediscovering trust through her unwavering presence.
Though corporate America provided stability, it never felt like home. Lyndsey excelled, creating award-winning products for Fortune 500 companies, yet structured success could never replace the calling that pulled at her. She refused to ignore it, weaving her passion into every corner of her life—through shelters, rescues, and veterinary training. This wasn’t just a love for animals—it was a purpose.
But she soon realized that rehabilitation required more than patience—it demanded translation. The animals labeled “aggressive” or “fearful” weren’t broken. They were misunderstood, trapped in an environment that misread their reactions as defiance rather than distress.
Take Pongo, the German Shepherd whose future seemed grim: surrender, isolation, or worse. His fear was mistaken for aggression, his unpredictability seen as a liability. But Lyndsey looked deeper. With the guidance of her own dog, Tessa, Pongo’s transformation began—not through force, but through trust. Tessa became his guide, his bridge to stability, proving that healing often requires a companion who understands in ways humans cannot. The process wasn’t just about Pongo—it was about showing his human guardians that love alone wasn’t enough. True rehabilitation required understanding, patience, and leadership.
For over a decade, Lyndsey and Tessa worked in quiet synchronization, rehabilitating misinterpreted dogs through a form of communication beyond words. When Tessa passed, the weight of her absence was immense—but Lyndsey knew the journey wasn’t over. She adopted Kenya, a new companion with the potential to carry forward Tessa’s legacy, continuing the work that had transformed so many lives.
Today, Lyndsey’s mission extends beyond behavior and obedience—it’s about truth. Truth in the ways animals are misunderstood. Truth in the misguided traditions of veterinary care, dietary choices, and unnecessary treatments that shape their health and well-being. Truth in the responsibility humans hold for the lives that trust them unconditionally.
In every fearful glance, in every hesitant pawstep, and in every triumph of reclaimed trust, Lyndsey sees something profound—the fragile yet powerful bond between human and animal. And through her work, she ensures this bond is not only preserved but strengthened, shaped by respect, compassion, and a deeper understanding that speaks louder than words.
Credentials:
Member of IAABC
Veterinary Technician
Owner and Operator of a Pet Boarding Facility
Trained in Animal Communication
Behaviorist For The Love of Dogs Rescue
Foster Caretaker for PAWS
Owner of Lost&Found Animal Sanctuary - Coming Soon
