Hey animallover!
This is the start of the future you've dreamed of!
My name is Cheyenne. My heart has filled itself with warmth and love when I am around animals since I was a little girl.
Background story: This little girl tried to save lots of animals. For example, Young birds that fell out of trees. I took stray cats from the streets home, and let the cats conquer the hearts of my parents in order to keep them. Also helping sheep get up that lay on their backs in the grass fields, and could not get up by themselves. (Imagine this little girl helping up sheep that were bigger than she was!)
I wanted to be a veterinarian, but that was not an option for me back then. So I struggled for a long period of time, trying to find my way in this crazy, stressful society, and worked a few years in retail. I felt this deep urge, and I began to search for ways to work with animals. I spent my vacations volunteering in Spain at a horse rescue center, doing pet sitting, volunteering at a veterinarian, and diving deep in animal behavior. But you might know, working with animals is mostly non profit.
Then I went on a solo hiking trip to Madeira in May 2023. I can assure you, that is confronting you with you! I felt a kind of freedom; I felt satisfied and at ease. No stress, just me, nature and animals. In January 2024, I went to Thailand. For me, that's when my eyes opened. Yes, I felt content with what I had achieved by helping neglected and abused animals daily. But something bothered me:
The pressure of society. The struggles I experienced mentally and physically. My body was telling me I had to take a few steps back. I had to find a way to get out of this so-called 'rat race'. I wanted more time freedom, to spend time in nature, to spend time with my own animals, and so I could do more and more to help other animals by volunteering. Ultimately, I want to start my own animal rescue organization. And by miracle, I found Hanna's Instagram page, as you found mine. I got inspired by her story, and I decided to take immediate action! I want you to be able to work towards your dreams, too, and I can't wait to welcome you to our warm community!