After my 3 children moved out to start their own lives, I adopted Luka to alleviate the loneliness of an empty nest. As a first-time pet owner, adopting Luka was a commitment made with much apprehension and caution. Ashley had always begged me for a puppy since she was a child. She was disappointed, to say the least, & almost offended because ‘Of course Mom would get a dog right after I moved out!’ But Ashley being Ashley, she refused to let the unlucky timing nor the distance discourage her from bonding with Luka. While most college students spent their breaks socializing, Ashley would come home to help care for Luka and keep him company. Luka has dermatitis and multiple food sensitivities that demand a higher standard of care, and often requires things to be very, very specific. I’d say Luka is extremely high-maintenance—Ashley argues that Luka simply knows what he likes. Pet care can be taught, but the ability to deeply bond with an animal is not a skill, but rather an attribute that’s inseparable to an individual’s core nature. I can always rely on Ashley to show up for Luka, not because she’s my daughter, but because she’s Luka’s best friend. I confidently recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, responsible, and attentive pet sitter.