Hi! My name is Davida Wade. I am a lifelong resident of Hallsville, MO, a small community about 10 miles northeast of Columbia. I am a graduate of Hallsville High School and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Central Methodist University. I have worked in the retail field for the last 23 years, serving many Columbia, Missouri businesses.

For as long as I can remember, there have always been two things that I have wanted to do or have known. One was to own my own business. The second was my love for animals. My earliest memory of our first pet, a stray cat named Butch, is of him walking across our back yard.

Our next pet was our first dog, Brandy. Brandy was a mutt from the Humane Society. She was a special dog! She wasn’t with us many years, but, during my youth, she helped me realize my love for animals.

Next came Casey!! Another mixed breed from the Humane Society! We saw her brother one evening with Paul Pepper during his weather cast. My brother and I pleaded with our parents until bedtime to get the dog. It had to be a quick decision. She had been on television. Everyone would want her! Well, at 11 a.m. the next morning, we were the first in line, adopting our new girl! Casey was something else! She worked her way into all of our hearts and became the best dog a girl, and family, could have growing up!

Then, there was Pooh! Sweet Pooh! Another Humane Society dog! Pooh came into my life like a breath of fresh air! She was the best dog a young lady could ask for! We spent 10 great years together! She was my side kick! I took her everywhere I could. She was like my kid! She went to Grandma and Grandpa’s, the Uncle and Aunt’s houses, Great Grandma’s house, the neighbors house (where she had more freedom than their own dog, at times). Everyone loved her, but not as much as her Mom. I could go on and on about Pooh. What a great friend she was to me!

Now, I have Keys, a Golden Retriever, and Gracy, a mutt from the Humane Society! They are a great duo! And we, are a great trio! I have so enjoyed having these two in my life and am very lucky!
I am now able to pass my love for pets on to you, to help you take care of your loved ones while you are away from them! Just like a Good Aunt should!