She entered 1891, the name of this house, as a wild, untamed beast searching for smells and adventure. Barking at the nearby neighbors and growling at unknown sights, Kenai arrived.
Kenai, our yellow one year old labrador retriever, added a challenge to our housing search. Purchasing a house seemed like a better option when thinking about a dog. However, since the Michigan housing market is challenging, we chose the rental route. “Pet friendly” became one of the main boxes we checked on Trulia’s filter because fur babies don’t necessarily cause landlords to jump up and down with glee. The road we live on, 76th Street, experiences high levels of traffic at certain times of the day, but proximity to the high school overruled that disadvantage. Now we need to train Kenai to stay in certain areas and watch her closely instead of allowing her to roam Wexford Woods.
Having a pet, despite the challenges, also allows one to meet new people, bring a smile to those in need, and allows conversations to occur that might otherwise be awkward. Kenai will add to this journey in ways I cannot predict!
A Journey Worth Remembering 