04/26/2023
This is why we started SC Pet Waste Management LLC.... An email I received this morning from one of our clients. I have committed the name of the client because I haven't been able to get permission to include it, but I just had to share the story.
Dear Joe,
My name is Fran -----, and I have been receiving your company's services for two weeks now. I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for what your company has done for me. Just before I came across your company on the internet, I was days away from having to give up my beloved dog Sadie who has been by my side for almost seven years. Let me back up a bit.
Eight years ago I lost my husband of 35 years to cancer. He was everything I had in this world and after his passing I was devastated. I spent most of the next 12 months alone and isolated, which was beginning to take a serious toll on my mental health. After 35 years, I just didn't know how to live in this world with him. That's when a friend of mine suggested I get a dog to help fill the void and provide a little companionship. So I did, and it was the best thing I could have done. Sadie, a Labradoodle, provided not only companionship but a reason to get out and get some exercise, socialize and just brought joy back into my life. We have been inseparable ever since. Recently, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis to go with a long list of other ailments. I am almost 80 years old now, and all in all, am in decent shape. Unfortunately, decent shape for an 80-year-old leaves much to be desired. And although in "decent" shape, my ability to pick up after Saddie had become more than I can handle. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't really walk her anymore because when she went to the bathroom I couldn't pick up after her and we all know how well that is received out in public. For good reason, I might add. That also added to the problem mounting in my backyard, because that was the only place for her to go and it didn't take long for that to become a big issue.
I didn't know what to do. I had no one to help me pick up after her and wasn't aware of any service like yours at the time. I came to grips with the possibility I was going to have to give her up and the thought of that brought pain only trumped by losing my husband. I was devastated and out of ideas. Then in a random internet search, I came across your company. Thank God I did. Your services have been outstanding. The gentleman who comes to the house is so nice and professional, always asking what more he can do to help me out. I can't say enough about all you guys do and only hope you realize the profound impact your services have on someone like me. I'm not sure that you do or you'd probably charge more than you do... It's so inexpensive, but don't get any ideas, I'm on a fixed income... Just kidding. Sorry, the quick note kind of got long-winded, but I was compelled to write you to thank you for everything you are doing for me. Please feel free to use me as a reference if you ever need to. Thank you again. You may have just saved an old lady's life.
Fran --------, Rancho Mirage
