David just dropped me off at work after we drove downtown to drop maggie off with the Boarding people. I know we are only going to be gone for about a week, but I'm sad! I have become seriously attached to Maggie. I got a little teary when the guy put her in the back of their van. It is like I don't want to let her go. I told her that we would be back for her in a week, but it is still hard to give her to someone else to take care of.
I don't think I ever felt this close to any pets as a kid. Maybe because I wasn't very involved with their care. They were also outside animals, so it was easier to maintain a distance from them. How do you maintain emotional distance from an animal that sleeps on a doggie bed at the foot of your bed? I actually don't want the answer to that question. I don't want to have emotional distance from Maggie. I guess I'm just amazed at how attached and bonded I am to her. I can understand how mothers have a hard time leaving their children with sitters.
We are leaving tomorrow for Kansas and Oklahoma. It's going to be another whirlwind christmas. I think some year soon we are going to boycott and just stay home. It takes a lot of energy to do all this travelling. So, for many of you-I'll see you soon. For those I won't see soon--I love you and have a wonderful christmas and holiday season!
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Liz,
I totally understand how you feel; animals don't understand that when you leave-you'll be back. You know you will return & you want them to understand & they can't answer you. I have felt the same way when we leave Belle & my mom thinks I am nuts! Our dog is like my "other child." At least with people, you know they understand what you are saying & they can answer you.
Have a safe trip & hope that Maggie "understands."
Merry Christmas!
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