Stone was genuinely one of the best pet caregivers I’ve had. He took care of my corgi, Miso, and my golden retriever, Whiskey, and they absolutely adored him. You could tell the second they realized he was coming over, instant energy shift, tails going crazy, pacing by the door like they knew their favorite person was about to walk in. He had a really natural way with them too, balancing Miso’s chaotic little bursts of energy with Whiskey’s more easygoing vibe. It never felt like he was just “watching” them, he was actually spending time with them in a way they responded to. What stood out just as much was how communicative he was. After walks, he’d send thoughtful updates about where they went, how they behaved, little things they noticed or got into, it made it really easy to trust that they were in good hands. At one point, he mentioned that Whiskey seemed to be favoring one paw slightly after longer walks, something subtle I hadn’t picked up on. It turned out to be the early stages of a minor paw pad irritation, nothing serious, but catching it early made a big difference. That kind of attention to detail is rare, and it says a lot about how seriously he takes caring for animals!