Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Tissues, Please...

A whole case of tissues would be good.  Sunday was a fun day.  There were a dozen or so of us brissy blogging  girls meeting to stitch, eat, and enjoy some smiles.   I always look forward to this day out.  I booked girl3 for daycare on the day, since I am not allowed to leave her home alone for more than 3 hours.  She was SO sleepy when we collected her at the end of the day!  I fed her and she put herself to bed early, but little did we know what was to come...

(this photo is not girl3, just one that looks a lot like her)
 
I know ahead of time that I don't get to keep these foster dogs,  BUT Girl 3 was meant to live with me until August 1st.  When her trainer came to pick her up for work Monday morning,  she asked me as she always does, "Are there any issues"?  So, just being honest, I did mention that girl3 loves to find sticks and chew on them in the back  yard and also bring them inside.  I also said she doesn't come when I call her and that she vomited in the house after chewing sticks on Saturday.
 
Oh, how I regret telling her about the sticks.  I wish I never said anything at all!
 
So, Monday afternoon, I got two calls, one from her trainer and one from my usual contact person.
Her trainer said they are having issues with her doing as she is told as well, so they want her to go live back at the kennels to watch her more closely.  She is so close to graduation, they want to get her "hoarding" issues sorted out. Not sounding good... They assured me it is nothing I did wrong. *tears*
 
 
It has been so cold here, down to single digits at night.  I have been covering the girl once she settles in and she doesn't move after that.
 
 
I really love this girl. She is my favourite by far.  We have lots of cuddles when she gets home from work .  She has such a sweet and gentle personality.
 
 
This morning, she watched me wash her bowl and collect her belongings.  I think she looks so sad in this picture, but how could she know she won't be coming back?
 
 
 
This is my very last picture of her.  I had an appointment today but I have cancelled it to stay home and cry as much as I need to.  Girl3, I will miss you so much tonight and I hope you won't be too sad and confused that you don't get to come home to me later.  You are the best girl so far! Every time I think you will  have to sleep in the kennel  tonight, and you won't be coming home, then I cry again :(
Darn sticks!


xx Debbie
the second call was from my contact person, asking me if I will take a new girl tomorrow.  So, I will only be one night alone.  I do hope the new girl will cheer me up because today is so sad :(

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14 comments:

  1. Unknown25 June 2013 at 21:10

    How sad to say good bye to a friend, but how good of you to take these dogs in and love them even if it is only for a short while. They are leaving their paw prints on your heart.

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:36

      paw prints on your heart...what a sweet and touching saying. thank you, Sue. xx debbie

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  2. Valspierssews25 June 2013 at 21:37

    It must be so tough to let them go but I am sure they all remember your kindness for ever.

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:37

      it has been tough every time, but thankfully I haven't had to wait too long in between and that helps. xx debbie

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  3. Noela25 June 2013 at 22:59

    That would be the worst part of doing the job you do. So easy to get attached isn't it. Hope your new pup comes soon. Hugs.....

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:38

      thank you so much Noela for comforting me. xx debbie

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  4. Anonymous25 June 2013 at 23:56

    oh i feel like crying too Debbie,take care.xx

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:39

      thank you dear Shez...I think I did enough crying for all of us! xx debbie

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  5. Melody26 June 2013 at 06:58

    I'm with Shez, this post makes me want to cry. It must be so hard for these dogs, I do hope the kennels are heated. Hard for you too. Big hugs.

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:40

      thank you too, dear Melody. She is such a sweetie and will be missed for a long time. xx debbie

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  6. Cheryll26 June 2013 at 08:15

    I think the 2 of you would have had a hard night... :(
    This "new" friend will help the tears I think!

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    1. debbie26 June 2013 at 19:42

      Cheryll, the new girl is so completely different, as they each have been. She is sweet too, and I am sure she will be in my heart too. xx debbie

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  7. Susan26 June 2013 at 20:16

    OH - so sad for you...BIG hugs

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  8. Marilyn27 June 2013 at 11:42

    She is such a beautiful girl, so sad she had to go back early, but for her I guess it was best, so they could sort out those issues.

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