PAWsitive thoughts

By Lexi Leddy – Rye, NH – Owner of Lexi Leddy Real Estate

I’ve always had a connection with dogs. After going through a divorce, I missed having the companionship of a canine. I had heard good things about Mary's Dogs out of Northwood, NH and decided to adopt a puppy. Instead, a 2-year-old brindle pit bull mix adorned with a patched eye, named Petey who was sitting quietly in a room by himself stopped me dead in my tracks. He had been abandoned down in Mississippi and was completely emaciated when found by some local heroes who thankfully brought him back to health. Knowing he had been through a rough time, as well, I took Petey home instead of the puppy. I knew he didn't have the best of beginnings, and I knew I would love him with everything I had. He needed me. But I needed him more. Few knew what a sad place I was at in my life at that time.

About a year and a half later of this dynamic duo living their best lives, I was informed of another pit bull mix abandoned on the side of the road in Mississippi – this time a puppy. I hadn’t thought of adopting another dog, but for some reason this guy called to me! I named him “Bub,” and the hijinks Petey and Bub get into always keep me on my toes and put a smile on my face.

The outpouring of love and adoration that has been shown to these dogs from everyone they meet and everyone who follows them on social media is heartwarming to say the least. Lovingly nicknamed, “Peteball the Meatball” and "The Grem” (short for Gremlin), in addition to unconditional love, they have taught me so much about both the animal spirit and the human spirit – resiliency, forgiveness, humor, and kindness are just a few words to describe this pair that have brought so much happiness to so many. None more than me.

I established my Moving Communities Campaign in 2017 where for every home I help sell, a portion of my commission is donated to a local non-profit. I decided to make Mary’s Dog’s (where I met Petey and Bub) the deserving charitable recipient of the 2021 Campaign and have set a goal to donate $10,000 to them this year. It was more evident than ever in 2020 how much our dogs help us and so many dogs need our help, too.

A big thanks to Lexi Leddy for writing this wonderful article! Lexi, a New Hampshire native, is passionate about her real estate career and has enjoyed educating her clients for over 7 years. She recently started her own brokerage firm, Lexi Leddy Real Estate. Lexi prides herself on her high level of client service utilizing her listening and communication skills and keen attention to detail. She has an innate ability to build trusting relationships while always practicing integrity, honesty and transparency. When not spending time with her clients, Lexi enjoys spending time with her two pittie rescues, Petey & Bub, and writing in her blog, "What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?" She is also heavily involved in the community, an active member of Portsmouth Rotary, SMART Women's networking group, and is a Co-Founder of Catapult Seacoast, the Seacoast's Young Professionals Networking Group. Second to giving Petey and Bub the life of their dreams, she is most proud of having started her Moving Communities Campaign in 2017 where a portion of her commission for each home sold is donated to a local charity. To date, because of her clients' trusting in her with their real estate needs, over $60,000 has been donated back to their communities. Lexi’s energy and positivity are truly contagious…so writing this article on PAWsitivty is simply a natural for her!