I first met Karen in 2003 when she owned the pet store/kennel down in the industrial park. She was always so helpful with our first Dane Kaiser – her love of animals was obvious! Thanks so much for participating in the Spotlight Karen!
How long have you lived in Gold River?
I moved up here, and into a Company House, on May 20, 2001.
What brought you here?
Our children were on their own and my husband, Bruce, was working in Gold River. There was really nothing, other than my volunteer work, to keep me in Nanaimo. So I moved up here to be with my husband.
What do you do for (paid) work?
I do what I love doing – look after pets.
Please tell us about any volunteer work you do.
I love to bake cakes, so I keep an eye out for fundraising bake sales. Very rarely, I’ll do a Humane Education school classroom presentation, like I use to do for the Nanaimo SPCA.
Please tell us a bit about your family.
My favourite subject! We were blessed with a daughter and 3 sons. Our daughter lives in Courtenay and our sons are in Nanaimo. We have a granddaughter, a grandson and several “children and grandchildren of the heart”.
Do you have any pets?
We have furry, comedic companions that share our chairs and follow us from room to room. Mostly of the canine variety but, if you look hard, you’ll see a beautiful jade green-eyed feline. There was a time when I had a kennel and trained dogs and handlers for different types of competitions, but now a days our furry friends are strictly our second family. One of our these little companions makes it her job to keep an eye on my husband, when he is at work.
What do you like to do for fun?
Socialize and learn from others
What do you wish Gold River had that it doesn’t? Is there anything missing for you?
We have a lot going for us, but we definitely need more for our future, our youth. I have family close by, amazing friends, furry companions and all in a picturesque surrounding. I’m happy!
And just for fun – if you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Never thought about this subject! Did I tell you that I have a vivid imagination? I could get a little carried away here. Let’s just say that my cape would be red and white and that Walt Disney would be happy with my answer.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
To the youth – unlock doors! To our elders – thank you! To the coffee group – Sit! Stay! I’m running late!
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