Here in Denver we get wild weather from time to time as I'm sure everybody does. Working for Roto–Rooter in the field gets me up close and personal with mother nature. I recall several weeks ago going out to a Denver plumbing call, it was perfectly sunny although thunderstorms were in the forecast. Although I'm a licensed Plumber I started my career clearing drains. When the opportunity to clear a clogged drain presents itself, as unfortunate of a situation for our customers as it is, I enjoy getting to return to my roots (sometimes literally roots are in the pipe).

On this day I was clearing several clogged drains at a home in the Denver metro area. After passing I cable through the Main sewer line I discussed with the homeowner our ability to perform a camera inspection and get video of the specific problems within the sewer pipe. The homeowner felt this was a good idea to have it done so I made the call to our friendly neighborhood Roto-Rooter camera guy and he was on his way. While we were waiting for him to arrive I could see the weather begin to change, lots of wind and cloud cover. That's when I noticed a dog wandering down the street. I always get concerned when I see dogs walking around by themselves on public streets as its dangerous for them. Not to mention any driver attempting to miss a dog in the street may end up driving off the road and into a tree or a house. The weather worsened getting cold with lightning flashes.

I had just finished doing a free Denver plumbing inspection of the home. Now the dog was coming up to me, obviously frightened. He tried to follow me into the house but I was able to get a hold of his collar. I asked the homeowner if he recognized the dog, he did not. Our camera inspector had arrived and was getting his equipment ready with the rain pouring down at this point as the dog tried to hop into his van. I thought I would let the dog sit in my van to keep dry and I would attempt to call the phone number I could see on his collar. Luckily, this was a number specifically for lost pets. They contacted the dog's owner and shared my number. Within a half hour I received a phone call from the owner and I drove him home. He lived a few blocks from the location where I was working.

Once I got close to the house the dog became excited so I knew he recognized his home. The door to the house opened and the dog darted inside pausing briefly as he passed through the entrance and looked back at me in silence. I could see another dog inside as well so I am sure there was going to be a canine expression of the adventure he had with the Denver Plumber from Roto-Rooter that day. Ready to move on I shook hands with the dog's owner as she thanked me for returning her furry friend. I smiled and told her it was my pleasure. Handed her one of my Roto-Rooter business cards just in case she needed some  help and drove off into the storm.

Name: Denver Plumbers