In December 2021 my visiting nephews were intent on finding me a dog as I was going through some Covid and personal depression. So, we headed down to the SPCA and there were no small dogs. :( They saw one named “Pumpkin,” but he was on his way to being adopted... so I moved on.

I shelved looking for a dog until this year in Mid-January 2022. When my mum and I returned to the SPCA and once again, there was no small dog. Snarf Snarf.

But, this time I had a plan and we returned the next day early and even started looking at dogs with a woman, who was there looking for her own dog. At the end, I found a Chihuahua and it turns out that he came into the shelter with a brother, Larry. So, she adopted him and I adopted Chuck.

I left so happy and Chuck was on his way to being neutered and awaiting me to pick him up in a few days. I excitedly returned Friday to bring him home and was told that he had extreme heart problems. Sadly, I made the decision to not adopt him. I started crying and was really upset, but I was determined to leave with a dog!

So, again I hurried down the hallways of dogs and ran into a skinny Whippet/Terrier. He was adoptable! I did the paperwork quickly as it was late (6:30pm) and I took my new dog home. On the way to the car, I snapped our first selfie and sent it to my sister. Then, my nephew said “that's Pumpkin.” Who would have thunk it! It was the same "Pumpkin" from December. It turns out that he was adopted and his new owner died within two weeks and the son put the dog on the street. A couple of weeks later the dog was returned to the shelter and we found each other!

Turns out that Jack loves to ride in the car with me showing properties. He is a Real Estate dog! Now that I mentioned real estate, I liken his story to what I do. He has truly changed my life and I know we were meant to heal each other. In my real estate career, I shudder when someone calls me a salesperson. I am not. I have the pleasure of helping change the lives of clients (just the way Jack is changing mine every day) from buying a first home to selling and moving out of the area. If we can help, please let us know. -Horacio + Jack (woof)