How this 32-year-old New Yorker turned her love of dogs into a dream career: 'I feel like the luckiest person in the world'
On the eve of her 30th birthday, Isabel Klee was at a career crossroads. Sharing stories of her foster dogs online helped her build her dream job.
TL;DR
- The author transitioned from a dog photographer to an independent creator focused on animal welfare after being laid off.
- She began fostering dogs, documenting their entire process from rescue to adoption on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
- Her videos, especially those featuring medical and behavioral cases, gained significant traction, leading to a large online following.
- This success allowed her to partner with brands, raise substantial funds for animal welfare organizations, and secure a book deal for her memoir.
- The author emphasizes the power of storytelling and the human-animal connection in building a career.