Pay it Forward ...One Meow, Woof, Splash....at a time....

   Those readers and "Rainers" who have pets can appreciate how much a part of the family our four-footed, finned, furry, scaley, feathery friends become a part of our families.  The unconditional love, sloppy kisses and companionship are unlike any other expression of affection. We wouldn't trade them for the world.. . and their devotion to us as their family lets us know that while we may not be well versed in kitten/cat, puppy/dog language...they love us as much as we do them.
      We recently had a seller doing a short sale who was doing the moving on her own and moving her loyal, friendly and wonderful canine companion too.  She found an apartment that accepted pets which of course was a requirement...it was near walking paths and convenient to her employment and everything she needed to start her life again financially, emotionally and physically. Her concern was that on moving day when movers would be coming to move the large furniture and there would be a lot of commotion....that her furry, four footed friend would find all of this very disconcerting....and we agreed. Soooo,...on moving day, we kept the dog....with Cosmo and Magic staying on a separate floor so as not to strike any fear in the furry hearts that they had been replaced by something larger and furrier. It saved our seller some concern...the cost of kennel which was not in the budget,..gave David a really "fetching" opportunity/distraction.
   How easy it is to take a part of a day...to bundle the bird, fetch the fish, capture the cat, deal with the dog...it costs you nothing and it is a huge favor to your sellers...Pay it forward...one meow, woof, splash at a time.