My name is Maria T Schlemm. I am a resident of Rutherford for the past 21 years. I recently celebrated my 50th birthday. I have spent my entire life surrounded by and enjoying dogs. As a child my parents didn’t allow any pets in our home. I needed to get my fur fix from neighbor’s and family’s dogs. I have spent many hours at family gatherings and around my neighborhood hanging around with dogs. I would walk, pet and play with them and overall just love them. I have had my fair share of amazing dogs go in out of my life. At this stage in my life I find myself in a transitional stage. Having worked the past 27 years in the medical field of ophthalmology, I realized I needed a change. So now I spend my mornings, afternoons, and evenings walking dogs and caring for them.

What a wonderful way to work doing a job you love.