Not many jobs for a poodle

   

    One of my favorite books -- Robert the Rose Horse, by Joan Heilbroner -- details the struggles of an unemployed horse.  I often ponder the poignant words of Robert, the protagonist:

Fathers had work.

Mothers had work.

Every one had some kind of work.

But there were not many jobs for a horse.

    Robert's words resonate with me. Options for a fluffy dog, particularly in this economy, are limited.  

    So I was intrigued to read "Pets Help Sell Manhattan Apartments" in the New York Times two weeks ago. The article outlined an opportunity that seems tailor-made for a cute dog such as myself: providing charm, warmth, and character to seduce prospective buyers of properties up for sale.

    I have heard of similar schemes where, for example, college men rent a puppy to serve as a chick-magnet.  But that sort of work seems a bit beneath me.  Here I feel I'd be more directly contributing to the GNP.

     Is it outlandish to expect that the prospect of a dog snoozing on the couch could increase buyer perception of a home's value by 20% or more? 

  

Comments

[Thomas]

You make an interesting point in this post, Lambie. However, lets not forget that work is not measured solely by its salary. I believe you already have quite an important, albeit unpaid, job in our household. Plus, you get free room and board!

I do understand where you're coming from, though. Not many jobs for a BFA in Photography + Imaging.

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