I met someone before the pandemic. And it couldn’t have been better timing.

We hit it off immediately and we’ve been stuck in quarantine for the past couple of months with each other. Just like any other relationship, ours has its ups and downs.

We do have a lot in common. For starters, we both love to eat and sleep. We’re both protective of our family and friends. We’re both loyal.

But most importantly we like to have fun.

She likes going for walks and lying on the couch at night. Ruby will crave attention quite a bit and often times it is a handful. Despite our disagreements at times, every time I come home there is unconditional love for me.

Most of the time I have to wake up in the middle of the night when she has to go to the bathroom. She’s not quiet when she gets up.

She is athletic, and I love sports. She jumps very high and likes playing ball. Neither of us know much about cars. I just drive them and she complains from the back seat - a true back-seat driver. In the beginning, she was very uncomfortable driving with me. Now she just sleeps and pretends it’s not happening.

Talk about a micromanager - nobody knows my routine better than her, and she gets anxious when I’m not doing what I normally do. That’s what happens when you’re stuck with someone for “ruff”-ly four months.

I obtained a new roommate in late February. Then, she was a 3-month-old female border collie. Timing could not have been better, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

All joking aside, dogs are a huge responsibility. It breaks my heart to see so many dogs left behind and strays running on the streets. Please only get a dog if you are dedicated and can TRULY take care of it.

According to aspca.org, each year about 1.5 million shelter animals are put down, which includes over 600,000 dogs. A number I hope declines.

Go get yourself a dog, but make sure you’re ready for it.

Justin Carlucci is a contributing writer to the Times News.