Dr. Ueda grew up in Queens, New York, and realized she had a natural instinct for caring for animals, sensing their innate intelligence and loving nature. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.
Her menagerie of five rescues comprises three cats and two dogs. Cat Dizzy has a head tilt, Petunia (aka Sourpuss) was saved from abuse but remains weary of humans, and Shtinky was a stray she fed under her porch. Monchichi, a Havanese, and Teacup Yorkie, Chickpea round out the pack.
In her free time, she travels to experience and learn from different cultures, most recently the Galapagos Island. The best adventures are spontaneous road trips just to see where she ends up. She also enjoys dinner outings with good food and great friends, but is happy to binge watch a compelling series or documentary.