Meet Templeton – Our Unexpected Shop Mascot

🐭 From Leftovers to Legend: How a Rat Became a Part of Cool Air M.D.

Not every team member at Cool Air M.D. has thumbs.

Templeton doesn’t wear a uniform, carry tools, or answer phones—but he might just be the most unique part of our crew.

We didn’t plan to have a shop mascot. Templeton wasn’t purchased or rescued from a shelter. He was food—for a ball python. But as fate would have it, the snake had no interest in albino rats. And that gave Templeton a second chance.

Darin, our lead tech, saw something in this little guy. Rather than walk away or let nature take its course, he brought Templeton home. Gave him a cage, A/C, food, water, and—eventually—a bond that no one expected.

For three days, Templeton sat in an open cage outside in the Florida heat. Door wide open. Freedom right there. But he wouldn’t leave. Maybe it was fear, maybe it was fate. Either way, it became clear: he wasn’t going anywhere. And from that moment on, he was part of the team.

🛠️ What He Does Now:

He’s not just a pet. He’s:

• 🧰 Duct Inspector – keeping an eye (and nose) on the air quality of your home

• 🐾 Animal Liaison – making friends with animals and visitors alike

• 🌙 Night Watchman – holding down the fort after hours

• ❤️ Friend – reminding us that every life matters

📦 What’s Next for Templeton?

We’re starting a new mini-mission: Crunch for a Cause – a toy & treat drive for Templeton

When our techs visit your home, you can send back a little something for him—snack, enrichment toy, or just good vibes. We’ll post photos of him checking it out or stashing it in his hidey-hole.

Because every creature deserves comfort. And because at Cool Air M.D., we don’t just care about machines—we care about life.