I arrived on Sunday thinking there would be a big crowd of walkers. But nothing prepared me for this event!
Literally thousands of people and their four-legged friends were braving a chilly
My team was about twelve from Petsmart. We started off together on the two-mile circuit, but it wasn’t long before we got separated among the masses.
Admittedly, my husband, our son, and I weren’t exactly in the fast lane. Our 11-year-old Samoyed, “Timber,” was part of the effort, but age and disposition makes him very much one dedicated to “stop and smell the roses” (along with watering a few) at every opportunity. Turns out we were in good company, as many owners and dogs alike took to a leisurely stroll. It was nothing short of delightful.
This also gave me an opportunity to hear the many stories people had to tell. Dogs rescued. Pets found and fostered. Although I’d never met these people before, we were at once kindred spirits.
We’re fighting for a common cause, and here it had a face. Or, rather, a wet nose.
Generous as people can be in their giving (despite the economy), the Michigan Human Society wisely created a physical community that day on the streets and sidewalks of Detroit — so we could see and feel the value of our investment.
And so we could reach and preach to the unconverted as well.
It’s a great time to be a pet parent. If you’re not already one of us, stop by your local rescue shelter today to meet and make a new member of your family through adoption. Believe me, you’ll come away with far more than you’ll give.
Happy training!