I am a veterinarian and animal enthusiast. I consider myself a dog person, but I have more cats than dogs.

I have a dream job where I get to be surrounded by adorable dogs and cats every day. The only challenging aspect is that my expertise lies in small animal oncology. I often deal with life-and-death issues, and I personally experienced the loss of my own cat to cancer in 2022. Despite the emotional challenges, I still love my job because I find fulfillment in helping others navigate through the toughest moments in their pets' lives. My five-year goal is to pursue specialized veterinary training in the United States and then bring back the knowledge to Taiwan.

I am a certified guide runner for the visually impaired. I accompany visually impaired runners during regular jogging sessions as well as participate in races. Additionally, I am involved in the development and promotion of adaptive sports for individuals with disabilities, such as tandem cycling for the visually impaired.

I have a Facebook fan page where I share knowledge and educational articles about animal cancer: https://www.facebook.com/Meowandherowner/

I hope to have the opportunity to meet you in person and share my story.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am concluding my current job at the end of 2023, planning to take a gap year in 2024. During the early months of 2024, I will be interning and traveling in North America.

For me, Couchsurfing is not just about free accommodation; I hope to meet local people. If time allows, I would love for you to guide me in exploring local attractions or trying out local cuisine. I enjoy indulging in diverse foods from around the world, and I'm also a nature enthusiast who loves hiking and trekking.

Interests

I am a huge animal lover. Since childhood, I have always dreamed of owning a Golden Retriever. However, my family ended up getting a cat first, and later, two more cats joined us. (Cats seem to be creatures that keep multiplying once you start keeping them, right?) Finally, we adopted a mixed-breed dog who is intelligent and shares the same love for food as his owner. At this point, I can't imagine a day without any animals around me.

I enjoy walking and can walk outside all day.
I love eating and trying various cuisines from different countries.
Engaging in activities like hiking, outdoor sports, running, and cycling all bring me a lot of joy.

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• culture
• dining
• exercise
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• medicine

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Crossing Taiwan on a road bike, starting from the northernmost city, Taipei, and ending in the southern city of Kaohsiung

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States