Kristen has always loved animals and has enjoyed time throughout the years with her many different species including rabbits, rats, a sun conure, a snake, hedgehog, chickens, parakeets, cats and dogs. She shares her home with her many pets and usually has bonus puppies which she fosters through a local rescue. In her free time, Kristen trials competitively with her heart dog, Killian, who competes in scent detection and obedience among other things. Together, they also do pet therapy visits through a local AKC orgnaization.