Kim Kraft and her daughter. “My little assistant, and future veterinarian!”

I am a former Special Education Teacher (M.Ed.) and Guidance Counselor (M.S.) and presently have kept my LMHC current in MA as a mental health therapist, though I am not currently practicing.  I have decided that life is just too short to not "do what one loves" and to "practice what I preached" with my former clients.  I have been involved with several pet rescue groups when I lived in VA, FL and now MA.  I am a former Board Member of Scituate Animal Shelter and a former volunteer for 5 years.  I have volunteered at Foster Parrots (they have moved to RI) and at the New England Wildlife Center.  I began a Pet Bereavement Group in Scituate during my time there and do specialize in such issues.  I have a "formal" Groomer's Certificate (a 6 month full-time program) obtained from Yappery Cutlery in Manassas, VA.  I have worked at a prestigious kennel and training center in Haymarket, VA where I learned invaluable skills re: canine behavior. When living in VA and FL I was very active in "Pet-a Pet", a pet therapy group for people with disabilities and children with terminal illnesses.  I am the proud owner of 2 mutts :) and one African Grey Parrot.  This is the first time in my life I have only had two dogs!!! I have exceptional experience with behavioral issues and with geriatric care (meds. etc..).  I am also fully insured and bonded.

I donate 10% of proceeds to local animal shelters, Scituate, in particular.  I can provide you with many references and can be reached 24 hours a day.  I know first-hand how important it is to know your pet is safe, secure, happy and healthy.  When I care for your pet, call me anytime to check! I would do the same if it were me!!!  I can also email you pics. while you are away!!!! :) THANK YOU for for entrusting me with your beloved dog/cat/bird/rabbit/horse/lizard or whatever he/she may be!!!!!!!!!

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Meet Kim Kraft

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead..
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'

'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.. 'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.

Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up. 'The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.

'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.


After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'

'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog..

'There should be a bowl by the pump.'

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.

'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered.

'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'

'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'

'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'