These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Grooming

Two of The Kids are at the groomer. We're trying out a new groomer that is much closer to home. The previous one is really good, but she's almost 30 miles from here, across the mountain, through Ruidoso (a narrow winding drive), and half-way up another mountain. She wants the dogs to be there between 8:00 and 9:00, and it was just hard to get them fed, myself dressed, all of us out the door and make a 40-45 minutes drive before 9:00. Then I had to either drive all the way home to wait and drive back to get them, or find enough to keep me busy in town till they were ready, usually 1:00-3:00.

The new groomer in in Capitan, just an 11 miles drive for me. AND .... since she drives about 60 miles to get there, she doesn't want them that early. I took them at 1:00 and will pick them up before 4:00. Much easier. I just hope she is as good. She does a lot of Shih Tzu, so I assume she knows what she is doing.

I can't wait to see Sam and Max in another half-hour or so. Sam was scared stiff when I left them. I felt so sad for him! His little body was shaking, but he sat in that frozen pose he does when he is scared, and he looked at me with those little eyes as if he thought I was giving him away! Ohhhhhh. Max wasn't too happy, either, but he wasn't in total trauma. I can't wait to get back and let them know they are always, always coming home with me, no matter what!

Joey and Jazi will go tomorrow. They are both less traumatized because they have been in two good homes, mine and the rescue shelter, so I think they will be a little easier. I'm doing Ali here at home. He is so cranky that I don't want him to be further stressed. I may take him for just touch up and nail trimming. We'll see.

OK, gotta get ready to go get my boys. I'm as anxious as a new mother! But this is their first professional grooming since they got here, and it was clearly difficult for them both. I'm such a doofus when it comes to these babies!! sheesh.

9 comments:

  1. OH*WOW!!! 11 miles vs. 30. 1:00PM vs. 9:00AM. No contest for me. Show pictures of the kids all groomed up. :-) I hope you like the new lady.

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  2. Can't wait to see how it went today. I hope it works out because I know it will save you a lot of time when you do need to take them in.

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  3. Daisy, yeah, that's kind of a no brainer, isn't it? The lady seems very nice and good with the babies. I think we'll like her.

    Caroline, I'll do pictures after tomorrow. Sam and Max are adorable, I'll tell you that!

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  4. I can't wait to see pictures. Doesn't that Sam just break your heart? He is so lucky to have his new family where he is safe and loved.

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  5. (M)ary, oh, yes he does! And his new family is lucky to have him, as well. We all complete each other.

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  6. I'm ready to see the pictures. I'm like you are when it comes to Sadie being away from me.

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  7. MJ, soon! I know, when they are so dependent on us, it's hard to not be that way. I want them to be happy, always.

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  8. Poor babies but they look like a million bucks!!!!

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  9. MQ, yes, and they were so happy to see me that I think they forgot about their "ordeal" withing a block! They're so funny!

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