Bio:

Name:  Anita Lucas
Official Title:  Lab Technician (a.k.a. "Lab Rat")
Beginning Year at GAH:  1998
Degrees or Certifications:  Black belt in Kenpo Karate, danced professionally with several Ballet Companies, & skated professionally
Originally from city/state:  Hampton, Virginia (on Air Force base)
Animals Owned/Animal interests:  Cat: 2 Persians, 2 Himalayans, 2 Maine Coon Cats, 1 Turkish Van, 1 Polydactyl, and 1 of "everything".  Dogs: 3 Shelties, 1 Maltese.  Animal interests:  cytology, hematology, animal massage & alternative health  
Goals/aspirations in the animal field:  To further my knowledge in lab work. Aspire to provide a tranquil, serene, peaceful & loving home for all my adoptees.
Favorite Food:  Veggies, salads & soy milk
Favorite Movie:  Don't watch - can't sit still long enough
Favorite Type of Music:  New Age Christian, Andean, Reggae - anything weird!
Favorite get-a-way spot:  Indonesia & Switzerland
Person I would like to have lunch with (alive or deceased):  Thich Nhat Hanh (poet zen master)
Favorite Saying:  "No matter how little money and few possessions you own, having a dog makes you RICH!"
Hobbies:  Calligraphy, Chinese brush painting, tai chi, yoga, gardening, sewing, painting, crafts of all kinds, poetry & reading