Although there are some signs that the country’s economy might change for the better soon, job cut-backs and lay-offs are still an ever-present reality around here. This week it hit close to home when Gus got his hours reduced at SCOPE. SCOPE is the organization that's in our neighborhood, just four blocks away, where Gus has been working for the past 6 months as the Office Pup - as greeter, filer, and occasional photocopier. Here are some pictures of him on the job:
Did you know that dog-friendly workplaces have been touted for several years as a way to attract and keep great employees and humanize the workplace? And this year, there is finally a company considering the same possibilities with babies! Now I am going to think some about what the implications might be for La Casa Chica - how this place can be just as embracing of our neighbor-pups and neighbor-babies…
Anyhow, with Gus' reduction in work hours and my continued work commute to Tampa, we needed to find another weekday option for the little guy. Thankfully, one of the special places in our neighborhood, just a block away, is Central Pups. (You might remember hearing about Central Pups in our scavenger hunt chapters - it's where our neighbor Jenterrio worked for a bit this past summer.) Gus went for the first time yesterday, and loved it! A chance to make a bunch of dog-friends, to play non-stop, and to learn some self-control too. Mr. George, who is our neighbor and the man who runs the place, has a great way about him - firm and loving at the same time. I know because there is a "doggie-cam" on the website, so you can watch the dogs playing throughout the day!
Gus was pooped by the time he got home - climbed up on the couch and fell asleep right away! Eager to discover what he learns next with his new friends...
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