Dr. Townsend graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington State University in 1985. She started Camas Washougal Animal Hospital the same year, practicing out of her home before moving to the current location in 1991. She prides herself in caring for and helping to ease pain and problems in the animals she cares for. She also enjoys helping the owners to understand the care of their animals and to let them know that she cares about both the animal and the person. In her free time, she takes care of her animals: cows, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats. She enjoys spending time in her garden and with her family. She has 5 wonderful children and 12 grandchildren and counting… [citation].