Meet Barb Burri
I've been on Labsr4u since shortly after I got my first lab, Hawke in 2000. I'm mom to three Labradors currently, Hawke, black female, age 5 1/2, and Kestrel, age 2 1/2 also a black female and a 9 week old black male named Merlin. Hawke has earned her RN, CGC, TDI, and CC and Kestrel recently earned her RN and CC, and has her CGC. I enjoy training the girls, taking agility and obedience classes with them, and Hawke also does therapy dog work. Merlin is going to be a show dog (once he gets housetrained!), and I’m looking forward to training with him. They say the dogs that follow pay for the “sins” of their predecessors.
Hawke is the dog who got me over my fear of dogs, and now I have a new career. After 25 years in business admin and software engineering, I went back to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. I needed a "dog job" and now I have one. I also have a few volunteer dog jobs, as breeder/puppy contact for the Lab Club of Greater Boston, and now with Labrador Lifeline! My husband Mike and I share our home, not only with the “raptor” labs, but also with a cat named Jake and some 20 or so fish. Hawke, Kestrel and Merlin are the perfect family members for us, because of their love of the outdoors, interest in hiking, and great ability to spend any down time holding down the couch!
In my non-dog life, I'm a Girl Scout leader, avidly enjoy
knitting and crocheting, I'm an Exchange Club member, and on the town
Zoning Board - there are those who say I just can't say no to a
volunteer job. I work as a Vet Tech, and also teach in the Tech
program of which I’m a graduate. I live in Southern New Hampshire –
it’s my dream location, close to the beach, close to the mountains,
and four incredibly unique seasons.
I first became aware of LLL through the auctions, and have been a very dedicated shopper for years. I was highly honored when approached to intern for the board, and I hope I can bring my best to serving Labradors in need!