One Less Foreclosure Victim

Not all foreclosure casualties get so lucky. Meet Nyree, a recent addition to the Ares family.

A few weeks ago, an associate lobbed an innocent email grenade into my inbox. She had been previewing homes and on this particular day, walked through a short-sale property.

The family was being displaced and couldn’t bring along their Australian cattledog. The email was signed with the kiss-of-death  “I thought of you” ending.

This, of course, started a whirlwind of emails, visits, family arguments and predictably, an adoption. Call it the indomitable persuasiveness of a daughter and wife tag-team.

Despite my grousing, I must say it has worked out way better than I expected. I’m also happy to see that the family’s house is now sale-pending, hopefully allowing them out from under the pressure of foreclosure.

For her part, Nyree seems to like it here (at least that’s what she says). She and Foster herd each other all day long–that’s a zero sum game. Plus, she’s got squirrels to chase and a little girl to cuddle with. Win, win.

I’m not sure what they’re looking so smug about.

Back to real estate tomorrow–an early look at April sales results.

May 5, 2009 · Filed Under Diversions

Comments

6 Responses to “One Less Foreclosure Victim”

  1. Uncle_Git on May 5th, 2009 2:25 pm

    Good job !

    Great looking dog as well – a lot of good animals need homes right now – kudos for being one of the good guys and taking her in.

    This earns you a free beer at the next blogger get together ;)

  2. Jody McLeod on May 5th, 2009 2:45 pm

    I know a good dog when I see one! I’m so glad it all worked out. I thought for sure I was on your L I S T. She is adorable.

  3. Shelly Mallon on May 5th, 2009 3:21 pm

    A match made in Heaven! I love Nyree … I had the honor of making her acquaintance last week when I met Lori for coffee. I am grateful Ron for your soft heart and that she is now part of your family.

  4. katie on May 5th, 2009 4:08 pm

    The squirrel that didn’t get away knows EXACTLY what they’re looking smug about… :O

  5. Orlando Logelin on May 5th, 2009 4:53 pm

    Very attractive webpage. Way to go!

  6. Carey Dienhart on May 7th, 2009 3:58 am

    I love the pics! Thanks for sharing your new addition to the family :)

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