Joe started working for the Humane Society in the fall of 1979 as kennel help but shortly after became rescue driver and transported injured animals to local veterinarians. By moonlighting at the Emergency Animal Hospital since 1983, Joe has kept his skills and dexterity intact through the revolving door of emergencies. Joe began working for Manchaca Road Animal Hospital in 1984 where he loves the clients, patients, and pace of South Austin. In his spare time Joe loves birding, photography, gardening, fish keeping.