Elaine K.

Pet Care Specialist

First, you should know Elaine by her official titles: Friend, Auntie Lainie (especially to the regal Simon, the gray ghost cat), top-notch tailor, and an uncanny cat whisperer. Yes, you heard it right! Not many can claim the last title, but with Elaine's magic touch, even her notorious "psycho kitty" succumbed to snuggles.

So, what's Elaine's superpowers?:

• Mouth-watering cooking.

• Intricate sewing (mainly 19th-century menswear, can you believe it?).

• Unparalleled pet care.

As her best friends would say, Elaine loves animals and can talk about history non-stop (she's our go-to for fun historical tidbits!).

Speaking of history, in her free time, Elaine isn't just relaxing; she's a dedicated history interpreter. And did we mention she's also a tailor of historic foodways? Yes, she takes her passion seriously and brings the past to life with her work. As for a little fun trivia, Elaine's favorite pit stops are grocers (probably hunting for ingredients for her following historical recipe?).

"Pets don't play coy," she says. "They either like you or not. And if they do, they bring joy everywhere they go by sheer exuberance."

We can't agree more.