Brenda Rylander

 Shortly after I learned to walk, if my parents couldn't find me, they would locate our dog and knew I would be close by. I spent entire summers "babysitting" frogs, cuddling salamanders, whispering to rabbits, and taming the wild cats at my grandparents' farms. I have dabbled in hedgehog, rabbit, frog, and fish ownership!

My current brood includes Butter and Toast, 2 rescues from Shelter From the Storm, an adorable rescue mutt named Clover, and chickens! Odette, Betty, Clara, Buffy, Willow, Dawn, Olive, Ludmilla, and Wolf are all teaching me the magical world of bird ownership! I would have more fur babies, if I wasn't spending my free time chasing after my two children, Juniper and Basil, with my husband.

When not enjoying time with my family, I can be found in the garden, canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, baking, crafting Halloween costumes, painting, constructing paper-mâché and cardboard animals for birthdays, and wedding and party planning in general.

If you catch me here at Four Lakes, I can be found dabbling in all sorts of problem-solving, catching the phone, taking photos, organizing fundraisers and fun. I have been known to do minor repairs, feed a pup peanut butter, and send out postcards to remind you to bring in your pet. I also man the social media pages and projects that involve glue and scissors and colorful paper, while sneaking in quick cuddles with your pets, because I just can't get enough!