Merrick has watched our dogs over a half a dozen times. He always does a great job of tending to their (and our) needs and requests. We periodically receive pictures of them while we are out of town. He is also very very flexible and was able to accommodate us when we extended our time away from home. We plan on using him in the future when he's available.

Merrick has owned and cared for pets for most of his life. He loves animals, and is particularly good with cats. One of the cats he cared for was a rescue kitten named Trinity that he discovered and coaxed out from under the wheelwell of a car. It took quite a while but Merrick managed to create trust and eventually get the kitten to come out of its own accord. His family has also owned big dogs, small dogs, and a medium sized mixed breed dog, Uma, who was with the family most of Merrick's life. I have found Merrick to be personable, outgoing, and reliable. His faith is strong. He will be responsible for the health and welfare of any furry family member entrusted to his care.