For me, “good enough” is simply not on my agenda  – the words of Peggy-Lynn Reeves, not of Kelly, her Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier.  Kelly is the star of Peggy-Lynn’s Pet Friendly Real Estate brochure.  Of course, there is plenty of valuable information inside the brochure about People, Pets and Properties – something which Peggy-Lynn knows so much about as a full time professional Real Estate Agent with First Weber but one look at Kelly’s face on the front of Peggy-Lynn’s very well designed brochure makes you want to call Peggy-Lynn immediately to help you sell or purchase your Pet Friendly property – and we are certain Kelly will accompany Peggy-Lynn on any of her showings if requested.

If you are thinking about Wisconsin Real Estate just contact Kelly and, of course, Peggy-Lynn, particularly for all your Pet Friendly needs.

One of The Pet Realty Network’s Members sent me the following information with the great photo so I am posting it here in case you would like a little bundle of Scottie joy!

Pearl (aka Black Pearl) had seven adorable pups on September 9. Although she’s not an unwed mother (her husband is Dandy Jack), she is currently unemployed and needs to find homes for all her babies, who will be ready to run, jump and play with new families the first week of November!

She has six baby girls (four black, two wheaton) and one male (a black). The litter is registered with AKC and will have all puppy shots up to eight weeks and health certificate upon purchase. Th Pearl’s human asks that you contact her directly at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com for more information andphotos. Shipping is not available for the pups, so we’ll have to make arrangements for driving if you want to take one of these babies home with you!

Most Real Estate professionals are licensed in one State but Nancy Gordon, a Member of The Pet Realty Network, is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC and, of course, she is Pet Friendly – and to prove it she has owned an English Bulldog, a selection of Cats, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, and even a Tortoise.  And more importantly she has been involved in caring for pets with difficulties, illnesses and the challenges of old age.

Aside from being a Multi- Million Dollar producer Nancy is interested in travel and history.  Coming from London, in fact Ealing, which in Victorian times was called “The Queen of the Suburbs”, being only 8 miles from Central London, not only can Nancy tell you about Ealing’s interesting history but can also help find the perfect home in the Virginia/ Washington DC/ Maryland area.

It is five years since Hurricane Charley came ashore on the West Coast of Florida and today is a poignant reminder how Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes, Fires and other natural disasters can affect your life and the lives of your family, friends, and clients. Roughly 600,000 pets were killed or were left without a home as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Many pets lost their lives due to the weather, and others could not be taken into safety shelters so they were unfortunately left stranded.                                                                        

What has this to do with Real Estate, you may ask?  With over 63% of United States households owning a pet it is safe to assume that a Real Estate Professional has a great number of clients or prospective clients that own a pet. Would they not appreciate something that could possible help to save their pet’s life instead of another calendar, notepad or fridge magnet with your face on it?

After a particularly awful Hurricane Season in Florida and then Hurricane Katrina we wanted to do our part to help pets that were lost and abandoned due to natural disasters. “My pet is micro-chipped so I do not have to worry,” you say. But in a natural disaster it is not always possible to get to a Veterinary clinic to have a lost pet scanned and what if there is no electricity? And less than 5 percent of the approximately 145 million pets in the United States benefit from micro-chipping.

It only takes a moment to help your pet and those of your family, friends and clients. Pet Protect(R) PetHealthAlert is an Instant Pet Medical Alert System with a choice of Free Pet Medical Alert Tags (one time $5.00 handling and processing fee). There is a choice of 10 Tags for your pet from Diabetes, Allergies, Seizures,Healthy Pet, etc. and it alerts anyone finding the pet about the pet’s medical condition- it gives immediate medical information.

We are doing this for the pets as it is our way of giving back for we see for ourselves on The Pet Realty Network’s Your Pet Friendly Community (Lost and Found Pets) the number of pets that are lost and the beginning of Hurricane Season reminded me of past years and the very sad stories about missing and abandoned pets.

Rupert, the Bull Terrier puppy that owned Laura and Mark Anderson, died suddenly surrounded by his family.  In England, in particular, “Bullies” are known as special dogs for special people and you only have to see a Bulldog smiling at you to know that “everything is going to be fine.”  The Bulldogs I have seen always have a twinkle in their eyes and from the photos of Rupert it seems he had that je ne sais quoi that only certain dogs have. 

Now, Fizzbo, the other owner of the Andersons, must look after them but with spring coming to Minnesota Laura and Mark have plenty to keep them busy.  If you are looking for property or even thinking about it in the Twin Cities metro area they would love to help you find the perfect Pet Friendly property and with a name like Fizzbo he is certain to help in your search.

Todd Dunnuck, one of the very first Members of The Pet Realty Network, is the person to contact to find your perfect parcel of land or your dream home in the Lake Lure and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Todd suggests that you visit Lake Lure and Western North Carolina with your family (this photo says it all about a dog’s life on the lake!)  The rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels provide breathtaking backdrops to Lake Lure that you can explore by pontoon or paddleboat. Your dog, in particular, will love the hikes in Chimney Rock State Park and exploring the waterfalls on the Rocky Broad River.

Lake Lure is the perfect holiday destination and, of course, while you are visiting you may find the perfect piece of paradise for your new home.  Todd knows Lake Lure and he would be excited to discuss the possibilities of moving to one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

Offering a one-stop source for real estate services covering the Bucks County, Yardley, and Newtown areas of Pennsylvania Fran and Mark Redding have a new home at Prudential Fox & Roach.  Now we are not certain whether their three Australian Shepherds join them in the office or when showing property but we know that Fran and Mark will tell you all about them and all the pet friendly amentities in the Yardley area.

It is truly a pity that we cannot train all our family and friends to be as obedient as the Australian Shepherd!

Linda Lamb’s philosophy is “client first” and now her Lakefront   Blog gives the latest news and views about Chicago living and real estate to her clients and friends.  But today we would like to celebrate the life of her best friend, Esau, the Great Dane, who recently died from liver disease.  Not only was he a gentle giant but he shot to fame when the Chicago Tribune wrote about The Pet Realty Network and interviewed Esau and, of course, Linda for the story.  He then became a nationwide star when the story was syndicated across the United States.

The Pet Lover’s Guide to Finding Your Own Home is the only veterinarian and realtor approved home-buying guide for pet lovers. This customizable Action Plan begins with 20 easy, free things you can do in the next 30 days to get ready to buy, even if you’re starting from scratch! Compact, color workbook includes:

· checklists,

· worksheets,

· top quality links,

· a practical timeline,

· personal stories,

· step-by-step reminders,

· tons-o-tips,

· 50 color photos and more!

Called “the Suze Orman for people with pets” by Arden Moore, editor of Catnip (Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University), this award-winning author believes all pets deserve a good home, and so do all pet lovers!

Get the E-book for pet lovers or the full color printed book especially for cat lovers on www.FindingYourOwnHome.com and on Amazon. Dan Poynter, author of The Older Cat, says, “You could be carrying your cat across the threshold of your new home much sooner than you think!

Zootoo.com, a place where you can find all things pet (products, services and news) and other pet lovers like you in your area or throughout the site, has just published a fantastic article and video about The Pet Realty Network and how pet owners are still seeking pet friendly places to live with their pets, despite the housing market conditions. 

 Marc Grossman, Pet Realty Network Member is featured:

“It’s extremely important being in this industry,’’ real estate agent Marc Grossman said. “You can’t be something for everyone; you really need to develop your niche.”

   Watch the full video, and read the article here!