Where do I begin? Lucie took care of our 13-year old (though surprisingly active and anxious) cattle dog while my wife and I were out of town for a week. She is an utmost professional: before watching our dog, Burt, Lucie came by our house to meet him, establish rapport, and learn his routines. It was obvious that she loves pets: on her visit, she got down to Burt's level and started playing with him. While we were gone, Lucie kept in frequent contact and even sent us pictures of Burt's adventures. When we returned, it seemed that Burt had been the one on vacation. He was a happy little pup, thanks to Lucie. I also received unsolicited feedback from neighbors: several friends mentioned that they witnessed Lucie playing and walking with Burt throughout the week, and that he seemed so happy. We will always contact Lucie first to take care of Burt. If you want excellent and professional pet care while you are away, look no further. Lucie is the choice.