Musings: They Really Came Home!

December 23, 2017

Hi! I am so excited! My MOM and Dad came back! I was sure when they left yesterday I might never see them again. But they really came back! When they walked through the door and said my name – well, can you imagine what this was like!! I literally fell over wagging my tail so hard!!

So now to catch my puppy breath and tell you about my amazing 8th week in my new home! We had a guest come by on Tuesday to meet me.. But I was more bewildered about who this person was, than curious. She seemed nice and Mom and Dad said I would see here again very soon! Well okay. But why? I kinda’ like when it is just us!

On Wednesday, we celebrated!! It was my first birthday and Mom and Dad had a big party for me with Porsche, Tesla and Lincoln! We all wore party hats and we had special treats. It was so much fun!! But the next day, our Mom was sad and I did my best to make her feel better. She told me the story of how her Mom had died 30 years ago. I understand what this is like, because I don’t have a Mom either. It’s hard to be a daughter with no Mom, so I made sure my “new” Mom was feeling loved that day.

But the hardest part of the week was Friday. Mom and Dad took out these big black boxes and put all their clothes in them and they even took their toothbrushes! Their toothbrushes! Can you imagine. All the other pups seemed to know what was going on, but I didn’t know and I certainly didn’t understand. I tried to get inside one of the boxes. But they said not this trip. “Trip”! What is a trip? I know about going to the beach, and to the vets and to see Joni. But I’m not sure what a trip is. Was this why they took all of their clothes?

They patted us all on the head, took their black boxes and then all I heard was the click of the lock on the door. It was the loudest sound I had ever heard! I sat in my crate and wondered what was going to happen. What had I done that now they were leaving me. Would they comes back?

Not long after Mom and Dad left we had a “visitor” – Melissa…  I remember meeting her on Tuesday night, but why was she here when my Mom and Dad were gone. The other pups seemed fine and they were all glad to see Melissa. But not me.. I barked and I even growled. I wasn’t a very good girl. When we went out in the backyard, I stood there and barked more. I was sure she would know that she needed to go get Mom and Dad now and not wait! But Mellisa didn’t leave and Mom and Dad didn’t come home. We spent the night sleeping on the blankets in the living room, with Porsche cuddled up with Melissa. I hope Melissa knows that I didn’t mean to be a bad puppy. I want her to come back to see me, and I really do promise to work on my puppy manners for next time! I was just really missing my Mom and Dad.

But now Mom and Dad are home! I am taking time sitting on Mom’s lap and then Dad’s – I just can’t decide who I should be with first! I brought them both my special toy so they know I am serious! It is so good to have them home. But I think I really need to make sure they never leave me again!