Shannon is driven by a sincere desire to connect with and help other people. She especially loves working with, educating, and caring for children and animals. After a career in the textiles, entertainment industry, and graphic design fields, she took a break from working to raise three sons. While at home, she discovered her true happiness comes from serving others and helping them to achieve success. So, she pursued a second degree in Communication Disorders with a focus on Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders. This field excited her because it combined science, creativity, and helping others to enrich their lives through better communication. One aspect of therapy that was of particular interest to her was the concept of pet-assisted therapy. This was the idea on which Therapuppy™ Ranch was built.

Shannon is a Davis, California native living with her family (human and canine) in the hills outside of Los Angeles. Her passions include caring for her kids and animals, spending time with family and friends, traveling, sports, modern design, music, creating things, and cheering her sons on as they play basketball, water polo, and golf. She also enjoys volunteering in many capacities - with schools, Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, animal shelters, local non-profits, and sports organizations. She is grateful to be on this journey with Regina, helping people who would benefit from the assistance of some very special and furry, “Pawtners in Life.”