The Katz Nest

Hello and welcome!

The Katz Nest started with one main goal: to grow into a sanctuary for the animals that need it most—the forgotten and the hopeless.

To start off, let me introduce myself. My name is Jordyn. I’m 24 years old and currently 15 weeks pregnant. I’ve always had a deep love for animals. In middle school, I volunteered at my local zoo, but I quickly realized I was missing the hands-on connection I truly craved.

After high school, I worked as a veterinary assistant and kennel attendant. I enjoyed it, but something still didn’t feel right. I wanted to build lasting bonds with the animals in my care—but in a busy clinic setting, where pets come and go quickly, that connection was hard to find.

Eventually, I applied for a job as an animal caretaker and adoptions counselor at a local animal shelter. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life yet, but I knew it had to involve animals. I went in for the interview, and a few days later, I got the call: I got the job.

I stayed at that shelter for four years—and I truly loved it. I made meaningful connections with animals, watched them thrive, helped them heal, and celebrated as they found forever homes. But I also saw the heartbreaking side: the cases where people failed animals who needed them most. The job was exhausting and emotionally heavy—but it felt like my calling. If I didn’t help those animals, who would?

Over time, my mission became clear: I wanted to be the one who showed up for the ones who had no one. The “unadoptable.” The scared. The misunderstood. The left behind. I thought I’d be in the animal shelter world forever.

Then, everything changed. After four years of giving my all to the shelter, I found out I was pregnant. And I was terrified.

I wasn’t ready to give up the animals. But I also knew I couldn’t keep putting my body and my baby at risk—exposure to diseases, parasites, and the constant stress were too much. After long talks with my boss and my husband, I made the hard decision to step away from the job I loved.

It’s been over a month since I left, and I miss it every day. But with one income and a baby on the way, I had time—and I had purpose. I realized I couldn’t open a sanctuary right now, but I could start laying the foundation.

And that’s where The Katz Nest begins.

This blog is my first step toward building something bigger. My goal is to create a platform where I can share what I’ve learned, tell the stories of the animals who’ve touched my life, and begin building an income to support the future sanctuary. I’ll be documenting the journey—from blog to brand to barnyard—while staying true to my mission of helping the animals that need us most.

Thank you for being here. Whether you’re an animal lover, rescue advocate, or just curious about the journey—I’m glad to have you in my nest.

Let’s build something beautiful, one paw at a time.

With love,
Jordyn
The Katz Nest