Jim D. began walking my two medium-size dogs with me last October. We walked up to five days a week from then until February when Jim changed schools and moved to Oregon. My dogs loved him. They are both strong and "rowdy" and he was always up to dealing with them on the nature trails. He was concerned with their safety and careful about closing doors and gates. In addition to help with the dogs, Jim pitched in wherever he could to assist with my terminally ill husband who died in November. "Jim the dog walker" was considered part of the care "team" by our family and friends. He will be missed as a dependable employee and as a good friend.