I grew up raising our family's dogs with my younger brother, Dan. We learned how to be responsible dog caregivers from our mother, and Dan was the first to step up when she was away on trips. He was always attentive to their nutritional needs, but also to their health and well-being. Not only was Dan the one to take our dogs out for longer walks in the woods and for bathroom runs throughout the day, he also had a watchful eye for hurt paws, stray ticks (especially from the Connecticut woods), or any broader health concerns that required veterinary attention. Dan had an amazing grasp not only of our own dogs, but those of our neighbors, friends, and strangers out in public. At the end of the day, I think it is telling that our own two could usually be found at Dan's feet. He is a reliable, attentive, engaged, and loving caregiver.