What is a Raindog
I was introduced to the term RAINDOG through the music of my all time favorite artist Tom Waits. Tom Waits released an album titled RAINDOGS on Island Records in 1985. The album also includes a song called RAINDOGS. First and foremost, if you are not familiar with the music of Mr. Waits I strongly urge you to go out and buy any of his music. I believe him to be the most important and original artist of our time.
Tom described a RAINDOG as a dog you would see huddled in the doorways of New York after a heavy rainfall because the rain has washed away its scent and it cannot find its way back home. I have also heard this term used for dogs that get lost out in the country in the same manner.