Keeper raises money for fellow pets

Submitted photo/ Jim Tucker Keeper, the Cocker Spaniel that collects for other pets.

"Keeper" is a multi colored Cocker Spaniel that belongs to Lynda Farren, owner of Mountain Manager. Lynda is a certified Property Manager (866-293-8036) located in Hiawassee. She manages properties in North GA and WNC.

"Keeper" greets customers to the office with unbridled enthusiasm but stays just out of reach. She backs up with the unsuspecting "victim" in tow. When she reaches the front counter she turns away from the customer and stares at a donation cookie jar filled with treats and money.

The idea is for the visitor to put a dollar in the jar and get Keeper a cookie. Once she has her treat and the game is over, Keeper shows her lovely nature and appreciation. However, she might try to lure the the customer into a second donation.

Mountain Manager rotates the donations between Valley River Humane Society, Castaway Critters, and Mountain Shelter in Blairsville. Jim Tucker, President of VHS said Keeper and Lynda recently donated $100 to Valley River Humane Society.