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For Lauren, working with animals is her happy place. With the support of her Humanim job coach, Kelvin, she started a position at Pet Fit five months ago, and now, she\u2019s able to bring her passion for animals into her everyday work as a dog walker.<\/p>\n
Based in Ellicott City, Pet Fit is a small, independent pet care business where Lauren works with a half-dozen coworkers to care for clients\u2019 dogs. \u00a0Each day, she visits homes to check in on pups, take them for walks, feed them, and ensure they get the attention they need. She also keeps owners updated through an app, giving them real-time insights into their pet\u2019s day. Lauren has a regular roster of dogs she sees, which she enjoys. She also prefers being outside rather than in an office setting. \u201cIt\u2019s not one place for the day,\u201d she shares, \u201cand that seems to be a good fit for me.\u201d At the same time, she\u2019s able to chat with her coworkers through a team app if she needs anything while she\u2019s working. \u201cIf I have a question about one dog, I can put that in our chat, and someone who has experience with that dog can get back to me,\u201d she says. In that way, she and her colleagues support each other even though they aren\u2019t physically together.<\/p>\n
Lauren credits Kelvin with helping her land this job. He started working with her last year and put together multiple sample questions to prepare her for the Pet Fit interview. In their weekly meetings, they talk through any potential issues or anxieties she may have about her work. Lauren says, \u201che gives me the confidence to ask my supervisor questions and to figure out how to word them in a way that feels comfortable to me.\u201d<\/p>\n