Friday, August 10, 2012

One Left Home

We have three dogs, two Beagles and one fluffy badger, and when we go camping, they go with us.  Two out of three like camping, like getting in the car, like travelling.

Two out of three are allowed to come with us this time.

And no, the car sick one is not the one we are leaving at home.  She can take a pill and overcome her illness.

No, we are leaving behind our lovely and sweet Sarah who can not stop peeing on our beds in the trailer.  I'll take dog vomit in the backseat over soaking wet with pee bedding.

I understand why we are leaving her.  She hates to travel, she refuses to eat the entire time we are on the road, and of course, the wet bed thing is really not acceptable.  We've hired a house sitter, who knows and likes Sarah, and she will undoubtedly have way more treats than she would usually have....

But it makes me sad to think of leaving one of the family at home!

As I pack up today and we hit the road tomorrow, I keep reminding myself that she will be happier at home....

This is how I imagine she will look the entire week we are gone.
I'm really dog crazy.  I'm hoping to not cry too much as we pull out of the driveway without her!!

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  1. Ah, that's kind of sad :( But, at least she'll have good company taking good care of her!

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    1. I know she will. And she'll be much happier in her own home!

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  2. Ugh! I didn't realize you leave tomorrow! How sad that I have to check your blog to know! That is sad about Sarah, I'm dying to know who the house-sitter is, but you have to know she will be happier at home then on the road. Can't wait to hear about the trip!!

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    1. It's Travis, of course! Who else would I trust my anniversary puppy to?

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  3. I love dogs (although we don't have any as we both work full time) I can only think it will be like leaving a child at home...fingers crossed there are limited tears and that you manage to enjoy your holiday and not worry too much ;-)

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  4. That photo is adorable--pathetic, but adorable. :)

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