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...................

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

It's Done

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I dropped Little Lolita off at 8:30 this morning, and my heart broke having to leave her in that stainless steel crate. As I walked out, she whimpered and stood up with her paws against the "bars," and I just crumpled inside.

When we got in the car to go this morning, she was very nervous and shook half the way to the vet's office. I thought she was probably thinking "Where the hell am I being taken now???" Think about it .... every time she has been in a car the last couple weeks, she has been handed over to someone else, and sure enough, I was doing that this morning. She doesn't understand that I'm coming back, but she will know her value to me in a few hours when I pick her up.

I called a few minutes ago, and she came through just fine. She is beginning to wake up now, and I'll get to pick her up about 3:30. She will have to wear one of those infernal collars for a few days to keep her from licking herself. I hate dealing with that thing, but it is good for her protection. And it will be good to have her home for good, safe and loved.

OK, that's all for now. The baby is recovering. Whew.


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12 comments:

  1. It will be worth it to see her face when she see's her mama. Then she will know her value. Give your baby girl and extra hug. I hope the healing goes well and fast.
    Kim

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  2. Thanks, Kim. I hope it goes fast, too, so she can begin to be herself again. I'll happily give her a hug!

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  3. I know exactly how you feel. You wish you could TELL them "It's okay... it's not permanent. It's for your own good"!

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  4. Queenie, oh, yes! If there were just a way to let them know.

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  5. I can only imagine how hard it was to leave her at the vet this morning. i am glad she did just fine and i know you can't wait to get her home. give her lots of hugs and kisses from me.

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  6. awwww....poor baby! i am sure she will be prancing around soon completely forgetting the experience at the vet.

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  7. Keep her quiet Pepper ripped her internal stiches being evil. Oreo has to go in tomorrow and probably indy (indy ripped some of her stiches out) more on oreo on the blog give her a big hug and a scratch behind the ear.

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  8. Caroline, when I picked her up she was still so groggy that I'm not sure she recognized me till I picked her up. She looked up at me, kinda "swoony" and then sighed and melted against me. I still don't know if she relaxed knowing me or was just totally out of it! She's resting now, and getting better as we go.

    (M)ary, I know she will. It's hard to see here this flat, however, after 10 days of lively, spunky puppy-ness!

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  9. I bet your girl will be thrilled to see you pick her up tonight. Give her an extra hug from Sadie and I.

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  10. Isn't that the worst when you know they don't know that you will come back . . .

    I am glad that she seemed to do ok---and hope it will be much better around the house now that's taken care of. I had to laugh when I read that the boys don't have the equipment but they still know what to do. Don't all boys always know what to do--no matter what species?

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  11. Bobbie, I know she needs to be quiet, but boy is that gonna be tough! I'll give her a gentle hug and lots of scratches. :)

    MJ, she was so groggy I don't know if she really recognized me, but she is happy to be beside me on the couch now. Hugs delivered!

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  12. Beans, yes it really is. My heart was aching as I drove off.

    She will still carry a scent for another week or so, but it should become less inviting to the boys .... and their equipment!! And yes, I think you are about right on that about boys and species!

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