Thursday, July 06, 2006

Sad.

I miss my dog. I took her to live with my brother, sister-in-law, and their son this past Monday. I drove the almost two hours down there with her, played with her a bunch in her new yard, stayed the night, and came home on Tuesday. I was feeling okay about the whole thing because she seemed to get along good with Nephew and their other dog. But then, as I was walking toward my car to leave on Tuesday morning, it was like she KNEW I was leaving her because she started jumping on the fence and barking at me. I felt like a BAD TRISHY! It was reminiscent of when I used to babysit and I had to leave the child with another babysitter when I had to go to my wisdom teeth removal appointment and he just bawled because he wanted me. That's how it made me feel. And now, I come home after school or work and look at her dog house and her tie-out cable and I keep forgetting that she is not there. I miss her. I know it's for the best, but I really, really, really miss my dog. I've had her for over nine years and now all of a sudden she is gone. I know I can go visit her whenever I want, but it's two hours away. That's not too terribly far, but it is longer than I'd like it to be. :( I don't know if I'll ever get another pet. I love them, but when they die or you have to get rid of them, it just is sad. Anyway, thanks for listening. See ya later.

2 comments:

Darius said...

I wouldn't be surprised it the dog did know you were leaving. My mom had to put our dog to sleep when the dog was 10 or 11. Afterwards, she described her really horrible afternoon. She took the dog for a last trip to the beach - Lady loved it at the beach, she was a whippet, so it was perfect for running. But all she did that afternoon was stand there sniffing the breeze. On the way back from the beach my mom bought her a dish of icecream, which Lady also loved - she wouldn't touch it.

All I can figure is dogs must have the ability to pick up on how their owners are feeling. My mom knew they were headed for the vet's that afternoon and was feeling terrible from the outset. Lady must have sensed that.

But at least your dog has a life ahead, and sounds like you've got visitation rights!

Darius said...

I wouldn't be surprised it the dog did know you were leaving. My mom had to put our dog to sleep when the dog was 10 or 11. Afterwards, she described her really horrible afternoon. She took the dog for a last trip to the beach - Lady loved it at the beach, she was a whippet, so it was perfect for running. But all she did that afternoon was stand there sniffing the breeze. On the way back from the beach my mom bought her a dish of icecream, which Lady also loved - she wouldn't touch it.

All I can figure is dogs must have the ability to pick up on how their owners are feeling. My mom knew they were headed for the vet's that afternoon and was feeling terrible from the outset. Lady must have sensed that.

But at least your dog has a life ahead, and sounds like you've got visitation rights!