About Shamel

I am a college student at the University of Miami, where I am studying nursing on an almost full scholarship. My goal is to become a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner so I can care for children and make a positive difference in their lives. I also volunteer at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, where I get valuable experience working around children and learning more about healthcare. Outside of school and nursing, my favorite color is orange, and back home in Maryland, I have a dog named Onyx who I love and miss while I'm away at college. I've been around animals my whole life and have two childhood dogs back home, a Bichon Frise and a Shih Tzu. I honestly couldn't imagine growing up without animals. Because I know how much my pets mean to me, I understand how important it is to trust someone with your animals. I want pet owners to feel comfortable knowing their pets are safe, loved, and cared for while they're away.