This morning began Shadow's big adventure to the great north. Scott and Warren are driving to South Carolina today, then they will get up with the sun to continue north through Virginia to the welcome center in Pennsylvania. They will meet up with a long time friend of mine for the big transfer. Shadow's new family includes seven children and a 13 acre farm. She will have so much fun!
It was hard to say goodbye to her this morning. I got up at 7:15 to give her medicine to her and then WE got back into bed. That's when my brain started.... We've had her for six years and she really became a part of the family. I know that she is "just a dog" but anyone who has had a dog knows that they are so much more. She would always welcome us at the front door and race around the house being silly. Then go to the back door hoping that someone would go out back to throw the tennis ball to her, sometimes to fetch, sometimes just to see us go get it. We will all miss that stupid dog.
What is she going to do with 5 more kids??
She is (was ~ that's so past tense) a sweet, loyal, crazy family dog that will make the new family very happy. I know that she is going to a really good home that will treat her like we did. I even heard that they might even spoil her a little bit! I am thankful that I was given the chance six years ago to bring her home from the breeder, even though it was me who wanted a Lab ~ Scott "convinced" us to get a Boxer.
she could never be a show dog even though she comes from a line of best in show champion dogs!
I consider this post a little bit of therapy for me. I know that it will be hard for us (me) for the next couple of days, as this is a part of the "grieving" process. It's also part of the relocation process and I'm glad that it has happened now and not later.
I've posted a couple of videos to our YouTube channel (see the link on the side of this page) of the dog and her last few minutes here. If you listen closely you can even hear her talking..........
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Oh, Tammy. I was reading your post aloud to my mom and had to stop because it made me so emotional. I know it is hard for you, but I think it is so wonderful that you found just the right family for her!!!! Love You, Girl!
OH Tammy I love you girl!!! I'm in tears reading your blog. Everything will be ok and I'm sure the Mutchers will post plenty of pictures for you to see. BIG (((Hugs)))
Hi Tammy, I couldnt help get a bit teary eyed while reading your blog...please know all 9 of us are so excited to welcome Sahdow into our family, she will never have a shortage of love and attention thats for sure. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you because Elvis, shadows new brother ( a cockapoo) is so part of our family and the thought of not having him would just devastate all of us, but we are so glad to be giving her a loving home, and yes we will post lots of pictures!
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