I have known Monika for over 30 years now and in that time I have had occasion to observe her interaction with dogs. Indeed, a few years ago, she had 3 dogs, all of them ‘rescue animals.’ Monika took meticulous care of these animals, and although working a full time job she devoted the vast majority of her free time to them. She interacted with each one, and more than just feeding them and then sending them out to the backyard. Rather, she spent time grooming them, playing with them, taking them on walks and otherwise treating them like valued members of her family. The highest praise I can give Monika is that not only would I trust her with my dogs, indeed I would consider myself extremely lucky to have her caring for them.