Orazie Cook

Chief Executive Officer Of Praline’s Backyard

I overcame came being a socially awkward high schooler to earning my doctorate of public health two years ago to finally deciding to delve into my passion for caring for dogs by building an awesome cage-free enrichment dog boarding facility, Praline’s Backyard.  I grew up with a physically and verbally abusive father and a mom that struggled to leave.  When my dad finally left we had a couple of years of peace but unfortunately, my mom re-married a person that was a drug addict and I retreated into myself and became the socially awkward girl.  My only comfort during those years was my dog, Pepper.  My first cocker spaniel. She was black with sprinkles of white.  Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your perspective, my stepfather committed suicide when I was in college and Pepper became my mom’s source of comfort.