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HoMeless, Jobless, and fearless

Giving up almost all of their worldly possessions for the
opportunity to learn how to weld, Doug and Catrina (Trina)
Davis left Texas and drove to Ohio to attend the Combination
Structural and Pipe Welding Program at Hobart Institute. But
they aren’t “kids” and their decision was not made on the spur-
of-the-moment. They are the parents of three grown children
(two in colleges), with prior education and careers.

Trina, the daughter of a retired Air Force Colonel, lived in
many locations throughout her life. When she was in 7 grade
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while living in Texas, she met the love of her life and her
husband, Doug.

“I was dazzled by her beautiful smile and love of animals!”
said Doug.

Trina pursued an education in animal science at Texas A&M
University and worked for many years in veterinary clinics Doug and Trina Davis in uniform before they made a life-altering
and was also the owner of horses and dogs. She later went career change to welding.
into business for herself caring for pets. Most recently, she
turned to law enforcement and was employed for two years
as a patrol officer like her husband. (Continued on page 19)

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