: About Me

Tina Valant-Siebelts is an award winning pet photographer, writer, avid rescue volunteer, animal assisted therapy volunteer and pet nutrition expert.

This summer she was recognized as Palm Beach County's Animal Friend of the Year, for her short film, Breathless, promoting rescue and adoption.

She is the mom to five rescued Australian shepherds, cats, birds, reptiles and fish.

My passion is ...

pets, photography, volunteering, nature

I know too much about ...

nothing, yet! Learning is an exciting, ongoing journey, that I never want to end.

My parents always told me ...

Sit up straight! Clean you plate & make sure you're in clean undies!

My childhood ambition ...

to work with animals

My favorite memory ...

anything having to do with animals

Why I write ...

to share info and experiences

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

A New Earth & anything dog related

My first job ...

dog sitting

My best moment ...

waking up every day to new opportunities

My inspiration ...

my mom, saving pets, sharing info

Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Responsible pet ownership tips

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Pets give us unconditional love, enhance our daily lives and help to increase our life spans. Yet, every day, beloved pets are displaced, let loose to fend for themselves, surrendered to shelters, used as bait in dog fighting rings, or sold as laboratory dogs; because family members (of the deceased) did not know what to do, were overwhelmed, or did not care enough. So, the pet loses his owner(s), his home, and everything he knows as familiar; and very possibly his life. What can we do, as responsible, loving pet owners to ensure the care, well-being, and safety of the animals who share ou...

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