Michael is one of the kindest and most caring people I know. We first got to know each other when he started walking my dog Gidget a few years ago when he still lived in my building. Even though Gidget is now gone, Michael and I remain close. Gidget was a tough customer - she had trust issues from her life prior to coming to live with me, and the gastrointestinal issues that frequently come with being a Boston Terrier. But Michael was able to gain her confidence quickly, in part, I'm sure, because he radiates a calm and gentle energy. And I couldn't have asked for a better caretaker for her when she was having a tough day. I can attest firsthand to Michael's commitment to a dog's physical and emotional well-being, as well as his ability to remain calm in stressful situations with a dog that had a few challenges. Michael has an equally kind, loving, and supportive partner, Samson, who is also a dog lover, a great little dog Sierra who was very helpful to Gidget in her own way by being a doggie friend (which also wasn't always easy), and a warm, welcoming, wonderful home. Putting your dog in Michael's care is the best thing you could do for them next to taking them with you.