On Vacation
Gawd what an agonizing decision as I can only take two of the four dogs. Many offers to take Austin as he's so little and truthfully wouldn't have counted and I could have brought him. What made me decide not to bring him is this wonderful old man at the dog park whom has a small dog and lives with Austin's best doggie buddy. This man and his wife offered to watch him. The Island is very rocky and has lots of cliffs so although I could have brought Austin I would probably have to carry him most of the time. Now the agonizing decision which causes me lots of restless sleeps...which of the two out of the three remaining dogs to bring. Merlin and Panda get along Merlin and Blue get along Blue still does not like Panda As Blue is my son's dog he insisted he has to be one of the dogs. Urg! That threw a lurch in the whole thing as I've also had many offers of people to watch Blue as at 15 he's pretty laid back but still active. Nope, had to be one of the dogs..Now the agonizing decision which one to bring - Merlin or Panda? I just couldn't place Panda in a boarding kennel for the 2 wks..couldn't do it.. as with his background I didn't want him to feel abandoned. Yet, could I travel on two different ferries and a boat with Panda and Blue who is still not thrilled with his new brother? Or would I be asking for 'ell for the next two weeks? The positive could be Blue would perhaps learn to accept him as we would be on neutral territory. It's only at home that he is really aggressive with Panda. ( I've been going on walks or to the dog park a minimum of three times daily all to give them one on one time) Merlin..sigh I feel really bad for leaving him out but he has had the opportunity to romp free on the Island back in March and would be able to handle a kennel situation better than Panda. I feel like I have to choose between my kids!! Thanks for allowing me to vent...and I'll chat with everyone in two weeks! Marianne |
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| Have a great vacation Marianne... I think you made the right choices. Definitely Blue anyway, he has earned that right at 15.....
I hope things go well, and hopefully Blue and Panda will get to know each other a little better on neutral territory. |
Have a wonderful holiday, Marianne! 
I agree Blue has earned the right to go, I hope that the island isn't too rough on him. Blue and Panda might very well figure out some new rules and be great friends when they get back home. At least that is what I hope happens. Merlin and Austin will be just fine and really happy to see you when you get back. I hope it is a wonderful 2 weeks with your son.....is this your youngest or oldest? And.....lots of details when you get back. 
Be safe....Stormi and co. |
have an awesome vacation!!!you will have so much fun with your babies!!  i just got back from vacation yesterday,and mickey went with us.his 1st road trip,and he was so wonderful!!he slept while we was in the truck.we went to madison which is 5hrs from me.we stayed with some cousins and she rescues animals from puppy mills,she had 9puppies that she had just rescued!!!!will mickey was in heaven talk about watching some action from puppies!!  mickey had 1 potty acident,and that was it i was so proud of him so i hope you have just has much fun as i did w/ mickey..... |
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