Marisa has had a passion for animals from a very young age. Growing up, dogs were always a part of her family, however, throughout high school and the first year of her college life she wanted to be on stage. She decided to try for a Musical Theater degree but that wasn’t for her. She was at the point in her life where she didn’t want to go back to school unless it was something she was truly passionate about.
It took her 3 years of debating on what to do, she even considered training dolphins if that got her closer to animals. Marisa knew she couldn’t ignore her passion for animals and knew she had to find out if training was really the right career for her. She decided to take action and apply to be a volunteer at Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Working hands on with the animals there helped Marisa realize that she wanted to incorporate dogs into her life and make it a career. Marisa’s knowledge for animals grew more as she continued to volunteer there for the next 5 years. Then, one day, an opportunity to do a private class with Angels in the Making for a struggling dog at the shelter came about and Marisa joined in on the class. That's where Marisa met Teri!
Marisa thought it would help to know who the dog trainer that everyone raves about was. Teri immediately saw that spark, that incredible passion and flame in Marisa that is required in a dog trainer. She personally invited Marisa to apply for a dog training internship at Angels in the Making through the Mesa County Force Center. Marisa knew she couldn’t pass up this chance. Shortly after started her internship Marisa knew this was it for her. She'd found her career. This is what she wanted to do for the rest of her working life. Marisa has never been happier in a job then she is at Angels in the Making and she can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her! Angels feels blessed to have her as part of the team.
It took her 3 years of debating on what to do, she even considered training dolphins if that got her closer to animals. Marisa knew she couldn’t ignore her passion for animals and knew she had to find out if training was really the right career for her. She decided to take action and apply to be a volunteer at Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Working hands on with the animals there helped Marisa realize that she wanted to incorporate dogs into her life and make it a career. Marisa’s knowledge for animals grew more as she continued to volunteer there for the next 5 years. Then, one day, an opportunity to do a private class with Angels in the Making for a struggling dog at the shelter came about and Marisa joined in on the class. That's where Marisa met Teri!
Marisa thought it would help to know who the dog trainer that everyone raves about was. Teri immediately saw that spark, that incredible passion and flame in Marisa that is required in a dog trainer. She personally invited Marisa to apply for a dog training internship at Angels in the Making through the Mesa County Force Center. Marisa knew she couldn’t pass up this chance. Shortly after started her internship Marisa knew this was it for her. She'd found her career. This is what she wanted to do for the rest of her working life. Marisa has never been happier in a job then she is at Angels in the Making and she can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her! Angels feels blessed to have her as part of the team.