Melissa is a dedicated animal lover, with a soft spot for rescues and critters with special needs. Melissa owns and operates Paramount Show Stables, a horse boarding and training facility, and is working toward certification as a veterinary technician, putting in hours at a local small animal clinic. When she's not caring for four-legged creatures, Melissa enjoys playtime on the farm with her husband and two young daughters, her fantastic family dog, four cats, and a farm full of horses!
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