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Pay it Forward - Helping Rocky Pay It Forward

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Real Estate Agent with Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado CRE# 40005863

pay itPay it Forward - Helping Rocky Pay it Forward

My 16 month old golden retriever, Rocky, decided to take me for a quick walk last night after dinner. 

Whenever we see paper or trash along our walks, he has to run over and check it out.  Last night he saw a small piece of paper on the side of the sidewalk under a tree.  He grabbed it and brought it over to me.  Wow!  It was a twenty dollar bill all folded up.

I looked all around to see if there were people anywhere.  There are no houses along this path and there were no people anywhere. I wasn't sure who lost the money, but Rocky convinced me it was OK to take it.

I asked him if he wanted me to buy bones with the money.  He looked bored with the idea.  Then I asked him if he wanted to donate it to the PetSmart Charities to save the lives of homeless pets.  He started wagging his tail

Of course, Rocky would like to bring all of the homeless pets home with him, but since that probably won't work, we donated the money to the charity.

 rocky

Comments(15)

Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Way to go Rocky...what a grand dog to give up bones in favor of helping his homeless friends.  I'm big on the animal charities.

Aug 02, 2011 04:01 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Nice little story, Belinda.  Where's that marina in Aurora?  I know with the reservoirs we have in Colorado, Chatfielld, Cherry Creek, and Aurora to name a few... I have had folks from the northeast ask me if the ocean is that close to Colorado, and how are the beaches there?   Oh well ....

Aug 02, 2011 04:05 AM
Rhonda Lehnen
Ocean View Realty Group, sale and rental of homes and condos - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida

Great story and what a dog!  Thanks to people like you and Rocky there is hope yet for all those animals that need shelter and food. 

Aug 02, 2011 04:07 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

That is the Rock, always thinking of others.  I think he needs a play day with Brandy soon.

Aug 02, 2011 04:08 AM
Laura Gray
RE/MAX Realty Group - Gaithersburg, MD

Belinda

 

Rocky has a BIG heart , just like his mom !

Aug 02, 2011 04:10 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

I knew the first time that I saw a picture of Rocky that he was a cool dog. We might have to rename him Rocky the Cool Dog.

Happy Tuesday!

Aug 02, 2011 05:55 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Belinda -- have to agree with Russel Ray --- pretty cool dog.   

Aug 02, 2011 06:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Rocky is a very smart dog.  You should take him to visit some seniors that need a little love.

 Life is good!

Aug 02, 2011 10:24 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Debbie,  Rocky is always thinking of others - but isn't that what goldens do???

Dan,  A beach would be nice.  Aurora Reservoir is the closest one to me..

Rhonda.  Rocky was thrilled to help out.

Will,  Rocko is ready for a playdate.

Laura, Thanks.  We love our Rock.

Russel.  Rocky would be honored to share the title with Zoey CC.

Michael.  Thanks.  He's a keeper.

Richard.  Can you describe it in detail????

Roy,  Not sure if the seniors can handle Rock yet.  He is a crazy man.

Aug 02, 2011 11:46 AM
EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat
Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

If Rocky were my dog, I would have taught him to share with me, not give it all away! lol

Aug 02, 2011 12:27 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Belinda, Rocky's kind heart is like his owner...you.  What a great find as well as pay it forward.  Enjoy your evening.

Aug 02, 2011 02:45 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Belinda,  That is such a nice, feel good story.  Thanks for sharing it.

Aug 02, 2011 03:20 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I don't know how I got so far behind in reading your posts! Anyways I wish a had a money -sniffing dog like yours!

Aug 06, 2011 04:46 AM