We had the good fortune of connecting with Kat Gardner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kat, what makes you happy? Why?
My happiness comes from many different areas, but all have the same root of helping others – animals & humans, being connected to nature, having deep relationships with my loved ones – including my clients, following my passions and spreading love & awareness about how to have a more positive impact on our planet, pets, & community. I think it’s so important for all of us to follow our hearts and spread that joy to everyone we can. When our passion and excitement fuels what we do we are unstoppable!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a very sparkly soul and everything I do I bring love and life into it and I just want to leave it better than I found it. I am beyond excited about my new pack walk membership launching this year, and my animal communication sessions. It was not easy, but I got to where I am today by working many months without a break, and not getting enough sleep. I’ve put every bit of energy I had into my business. It was very difficult, but I wouldn’t change it for the world now. I learned a lot about myself and my own personal boundaries. I have a history of being a people pleaser and having a hard time saying no. Some of my most heart felt desires and biggest dreams are to do deep work or volunteer with large, wild animals in other countries; be a part of a disaster search and rescue team for animals, and help to save our planet.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Some of my favorite spots to eat here in Seal Beach are The Beach House beach front restaurant, and Boggart’s Coffee House. I love walking up and down Main St., and River’s End Park. A shopping center I really love that is just outside of Seal Beach is 2nd & PCH in Long Beach. I also love to frequent the AMC Marina Pacifica movie theater. I am always discovering new hidden gems in my city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d love to dedicate this credit to my family for encouraging me and believing in me to pursue this dream of mine. Running a business has it’s challenges and can be overwhelming, so it’s important to have a support system!

Website: KatsDogsandMore.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/katsdogsandmore

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