Lauren grew up in Littleton, Colorado with her twin brother, younger twin siblings, mom and dad, and her beloved black lab, Neiko, who joined the family in 2012. After high school, she decided to pursue her dream of caring for animals. She attended Pima Medical Institute, and did her internship at Just for Paws, where she had been taking her dog Neiko for several years. She then graduated in 2015, and began her career in the veterinary field. After graduating, she worked at a local veterinary hospital in the Littleton area for a few years before joining the Just For Paws Team in September, 2018. She loves showing compassion and care for every furry and scaly friend. She enjoys spending her extra time adventuring in the mountains, various art projects and being with her family and friends.