One of the saddest things about being a professional pet sitter is when a For Sale sign appears on a client's front lawn because it means that my visits with my four-legged friends are numbered. When I started Teacher's Pet Sitting Service in 2005 the thought of losing four-legged clients due to a move or unexpected death or a change in the owner's economic status never entered my mind but I soon learned how to let go of my friends but saying goodbye still hurts to the core.
I realize change is inevitable but it didn't make my last walk with two adorable Corgi's, Dewey and Emma any easier because I will no longer
have the pleasure of watching Dewey rid the street of empty water bottles
and I will not giggle as he proudly adds a new bottle to his recycling "bin" anymore.
And I won't observe Dewey's little sister, Emma, survey the neighborhood from her front lawn or
from her back porch anymore.
It certainly is a sad thing to say goodbye to my furry friends but am comforted knowing that they'll be safe and happy with their mom in their new home in Maine.
Dewey and Emma, you've made me laugh and now you've made me cry but that is only because I love you both!
Bitter Sweet. Sorry they are going.. butt I am sure they are going to love their new home.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sad but with a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteDrools and licks,
Minnie and Mack
It IS hard to let go of Furiends. I feel your pain Teacher.
ReplyDeleteLove Noodles
Oh how sad, it must be so hard. I hope they find as good a pet sitter as you have been to them, they are just so cute. Dex & Lou x
ReplyDeleteThey were lucky you were there for them when they needed you. I'll bet they think of you often too!
ReplyDeleteAwwww. How sad to have the last walk with your furriends. : ((
ReplyDeleteLucky for them, they will be going to a new home to explore!
Have a wonderful week,
Shawn
Chloe, Cecil and Hutch
Oh I am so sorry! Awww lovely Emma and amazing Dewey! Me and Charlie wish them all the best in their new home! We hope they keep in touch with you!! Awww I feel very sad for you - you miss them so much and they miss you too cos you're the best pet sitter ever! Take care
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They are sweet, I can see why you'll miss them.
ReplyDeleteI am so furry sad your two beautiful fur-friends are leaving. They seem like such fun, and such clever pups. Love the recycling Dewey did! Sorry you are sad and are going to miss them.
ReplyDeleteI am glad, though, that they will be safe and happy in their new home, and new state. Maybe new pups will move into their old house.
Suka
Thank you so much for your words of comfort! I walked them yesterday for an hour and when I brought them inside they hid under the table; not a normal ending to a walk at all so I assume they knew it was their last walk with me. Perhaps the pups weren't ready to say goodbye?
ReplyDeleteI plan to visit them as often as I can. Hey, a visit to Maine would be a good excuse for a vacation, right?
Oh no! We wouldn't like that part of the job either
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
It is always hard to say good-bye when you love them so much.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Awww so hard to say goodbye :(
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty babies!
Muah,
Minnie Moo
It's always sad saying goodbye.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
Wow, they both sounded like great furiends. I'm sure you will miss them, but you have lots of memories. Love the recycling!
ReplyDeleteGrr and a Sad Woof,
Sarge, COP
Awww, they are so adorable; all of them! You know, I feel the same about my students...people are so transient nowadays; friendships are hard.
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thanks in advance!
Saying goodbye is always one of the hardest things to do. Hopefully you'll be able to stay in touch with them.
ReplyDeleteawww, dewey 'n miss emma sound like grrreat friendz. i'm sorry that they are gonna have to move away. :(
ReplyDelete*woof*
the booker man
I don't know how you do it that would be SO HARD!
ReplyDeleteYour pal, Pip
Awwww, I'm so sorry!
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