My wife and I have known Marycate for approximately 5 years. She has taken care of our dogs when we go away and she has done a great job. Marycate loves dogs and, not surprisingly, dogs love Marycate. She has a gentle style which she balances with an ability to set appropriate limits, when needed. Marycate is responsible and dependable, she shows up, has a great attitude, and a good sense of humor. My wife and I met Marycate years ago when she became a vocalist for our musical quartet, which plays jazz/Latin, & Pop at restaurants. She is confident, I have seen her entertain 200 people, singing and talking comfortably in front of an audience. She is dependable and a hard worker. She shows up early for our performances and is friendly and engaging. Perhaps her ability to care for dogs is evidenced by the tremendous job she has done transforming Argo, a dog she rescued several years ago. Initially, Argo was aggressive and untrained, but over time, Marycate has provided the nurturance and guidance Argo needed to become a friendly, gentle, and loving dog. For example, when I first met Argo, he would growl and bark at me, however, over time, she has shown him how to become more trusting of others-now, instead of barking at me when I see him, he playfully rolls over on his back for a "belly rub." In summary, I would highly recommend Marycate as a responsible and loving dog caregiver. John Motay, Ph,D,