Getting to know you…
Get to the know the staff here at Monroe Town and Country!
Annie

Annie started working at Monroe Town and Country 3.5 years ago after graduating from The University of Connecticut.
What pets do you currently own?
Concho-19 year old Quarter Horse (in photo)
Gracie- 8 year old Lab Mix
Luke- 4 year old German Shorthaired Pointer
Derek- 1 year old Mixed Breed Rabbit
Addison- 2 month old Flemish Giant Rabbit
Steve- Beta Fish…age unknown 🙂
What’s your favorite thing about working at the hospital?
I like that every day is different and that I’m constantly learning and seeing new things. I also really enjoy my coworkers—human and animal alike!
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love doing anything outside (hiking with my dogs, riding my horse, going to the beach, etc.) no matter what the weather is like. I also love singing and am a worship leader at my church. Other interests include volunteering at the therapeutic riding program at my barn, reading, photography, and spending time with my family (which includes my pets!) and my friends.
What’s your favorite animal memory?
When I was 13, my parents got me my first German Shorthaired Pointer named Dylan. He got his paws on a stuffed animal, ripped the ear off of it and ate it. We called the veterinarian we were taking him to, and they said to just keep an eye on his stool and make sure it passed. A few days later, my mom triumphantly pulled the ear out his stool (with gloves on!) and was waving it in the air. Dylan, a very rambunctious and big puppy, ran over, jumped on my mom, grabbed the ear, and ate it AGAIN. Let’s just say the next time the ear reappeared in his stool we removed it very inconspicuously…we still laugh about it all these years later.
If you could be any animal, what would you like to be?
I would love to be a dolphin—they seem so happy and carefree!
Linse

Linse started working at Monroe Town and Country 2.5 years ago after graduating from Newtown High School.
What pets do you currently own?
Rufus- 1.5 year old, Mixed Breed Dog (in photo)
Bubba- Goldfish
What’s your favorite thing about working at the hospital?
My coworkers (including BlackJack, Clover, Lindaberg, Louie, and Jack) and that we all have the random need to burst out in song every now and again 🙂
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to be lazy and also go on hikes/run in the woods on trails when I’m not feeling so lazy. I like to do crafts as well.
What’s your favorite animal memory?
I woke up one morning around 2am to my hair being tugged on. I rolled over and to my surprise, four month old Rufus was playing with my ponytail as a tug-of-war toy. It was too cute and hilarious!
If you could be any animal, what would you like to be?
Wild horse. They’re so carefree and have endless fields to run in…or a humpback whale, they’re so majestic.
Vanessa

Vanessa started working at Monroe Town and Country 2 years ago after graduating from Joel Barlow High School.
What pets do you currently own?
Tess- 10 year old Mixed Breed Dog (in photo)
Sophie- 2 year old Domestic Shorthaired Cat
Hank- 7 year old Domestic Shorthaired Cat
Queenie- 2 year old Lop Eared Rabbit
What’s your favorite thing about working at the hospital?
Taking care of the rescue animals that come in and giving them makeovers!
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like spending time with my family—both humans and animals. Also going on hikes and hula hooping!
What’s your favorite animal memory?
My favorite animal memory would have to be the day I decided that I wanted to adopt a 9 year old Pit Bull with osteosarcoma from the SPCA. I came into work the day after her leg amputation. She jumped up as soon as I opened the cage, we walked outside, and when I knelt down to pet her, she immediately began to lick my face. That’s when I knew that I couldn’t let her go back to the shelter. Adopting Layla was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.
If you could be any animal, what would you like to be?
I would be an elephant because they travel with their families and are so loyal to one another. It’s amazing how females will take in orphaned babies and treat them as their own. They really are beautiful animals.
Maggie

Maggie started working at Monroe Town and Country 2 years ago while attending Trumbull High School Agriscience Program and recently graduated.
What pets do you currently own?
Jax- 6 year old Maine Coon Mix (in photo)
Minnie- 2 year old Munchkin Cat
Holly- 12 year old Cocker Spaniel (our Christmas baby)
Dixie- 9 year old Chow Mix (our Foster dog)
What’s your favorite thing about working at the hospital?
I love making new friends, both two and four legged! Meeting new or our regular clients always brings a smile to my face! I have the world’s best coworkers that always make me laugh! It’s never a dull day at MTC!!
What do you like to do in your free time?
When I’m home I’m usually reading, watching a movie, or snuggling with my cat, Minnie. However, I love traveling and experiencing new things! I also love quading, dirt biking, skiing/snowboarding, horseback riding, and my favorite this season…snowmobiling!
What’s your favorite animal memory?
My favorite animal memory…well that’s a tough one. It would have to be one time when I was walking our furry friends that were staying with us at the hospital. It had been a long day, and I wasn’t in a good mood. So, I was walking a Mastiff (wonderfully named, Maggie) while we were in the back yard and I sat on a tree stump as I let her do her business. She then turned around, saw me sitting down, and walked up to me. She put her two front paws on my lap and gave me a big kiss! A 125lb dog attempting to be a lap dog was just about the cutest and sweetest surprise! It just reminds me that no matter how big or small the animal, they will always have a big heart, and can always brighten my day.
If you could be any animal, what would you like to be?
I think I’d like to be a cat. They’re so smart, quick, and agile unlike me! Not to mention they can easily fall asleep anywhere—I wouldn’t mind being in bed all day!
Bre

Bre started working at Monroe Town and Country 1 year ago and is currently attending Masuk High School.
What pets do you currently own?
Hannah- 2 year old Yellow Lab (in photo)
Carly- 11 year old Yellow Lab (in photo)
Riley- 7 year old Guinea Pig
Pickles- 1 year old Hamster
What’s your favorite thing about working at the hospital?
I love that each day is spent helping animals and that you never know what each day will hold. Watching a once sick animal go home happy and healthy is the greatest reward.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to take my dogs Hannah and Carly for hikes in the woods.
What’s your favorite animal memory?
My favorite animal memory is the day I got my first dog. After years of begging, nothing could top holding my Lab puppy for the first time.
If you could be any animal, what would you like to be?
If I could be any animal I would want to be any type of bird. Flying sounds fantastic.