Apple Store Providence...

While pondering iPad options, Sean, the sales associate helping me, asked about my primary purpose for the sleek new tool.  I told him about my company.  We viewed the slideshow together and it became quite obvious the newest model was most appropriate for my needs.  Decision made.  

On to the technical/training associate, Gabriel - a kind and very patient young man.  During introductions, Sean told Gabriel about JoeysCoat.  Gabriel then walked me through the necessary steps to set up my machine for the company.   As I followed his directive, I found myself engaged in a conversation with him about his inherited pup, Jarvis.  Jarvis is Gabriel's first and only dog.  One whose background included two stints at the “Pound”, now enjoys going running, sleeping curled up in his owner's bed, and sitting on the sofa watching from the window for Gabriel to return home from his workday.  Viewing iPhone snaps of Jarvis, it was clear he had most definitely carved a forever home in his human’s heart.

  

While I was busy learning about my new toy, my favorite shopping friend chatted with a couple next to me - kindred technical novices becoming acquainted with their new Apple product, their Cairn Terrier faithfully waiting in silence.  The pups lovely owner, Peach, asked for a JoeysCoat business card, describing the canine display of excitement when "the clothes" come out.  At once, she recalled the JoeysCoat article in the Seattle Times sharing she had cut it out and saved it.  Gratified, it was apparent this is a very special dog with very special humans. 

Not only was I schooled on how to use an iPad.  I learned that validation comes in the form of many messengers - taught in the midst of a sea of shoppers. 

"Jarvis"

It is a privilege to hear the stories.  Each one bearing the common theme – dogs change our lives in only the very best ways.