About
Gailstrail
I was born in Charleston, S.C., raised in Texas and currently live in Colorado.I spent five years in college trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life. Then landed in Washington, D.C. for about 10 years.While in D.C. I was very fortunate; I got to work with Dr. Michael Fox, Vice President of the Farm Animal division of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Dr. Fox had read about my work with environmental groups in the Nation’s Capital and hired me to assist in the development of a Humane Sustainable Agriculture program. During this time, I coordinated with organic certification organizations, environmental groups, conventional agriculture associations, United States Department of Agriculture, university extension agencies and toured organic farms across the country. And, had the great pleasure to have an active role in reviewing the Organic Foods Act of 1990. What a delight it was to set with a friend in the balcony of the Senate, when this landmark legislation was passed!
My life today is very different; my contribution has been on a much more personal and private level. I enjoy the simple pleasure of a hike every morning, rain, snow or shine, with my beautiful and beloved canine Pieper Annie. She keeps my head on straight. Pieper is a Golden Retriever, weighing only 63 pounds. Some would say she is small for her breed–I say she’s perfect. She will be three on July 14, 2007. Her absolute favorite thing to do is swim. Recently, she has started diving. It’s a joy to watch her! I could go on and on about her…and will.
I want to share my life with my animals as long as possible. The greatest challenge and responsibility in my life is keeping myself and my animal friends healthy. There are so many dangerous things in our environment and so much to learn on the road to health and happiness. Important keys to my attaining these goals is to always remain open to what is possible and to share. Sharing is what makes it all possible! Sharing is a beautiful thing…a really good thing.
I believe if we create a safe and healthy space for animals, The Way of Animals will reveal a path we will want to travel as well.
