Animals have always been a huge part of Erin's life. She grew up with dogs, horses, rabbits and many other kinds of critters. Erin got her first rabbit when she was seven years old and started riding horses at that same age. When not at work, Erin spends her time riding her Quarter horse Missy and caring for the rest of her animal family. Erin is enrolled at the University of Rhode Island, where she is currently working on her bachelors in animal management. Erin's two pitbulls Tommy and China are always by her side along with her feisty cat Virgil. With the three of them, there is never a dull moment. Most of Erin's animals are rescues that have finally found a safe and permanent home with her [citation].