Shak's love for animals was not known up until a few years ago. Spending most of his time in computer science he grew bored, looking for a new career path he decided to volunteer at a shelter for a month and slowly began to realize his passion for helping animals, including his Bossy cat (Leah). Shak has graduated with a certification as a Veterinary Technician Assistant in 2020 and is currently working on obtaining his diploma as an Animal Health Technician.