Events had conspired and now we were waiting an additional
five days until we could bring our new puppy home.
continued:
In the meanwhile, we visited the doggy shop and like a
couple of expectant parents, we prepared a layette.
We’ll need a nice thick bed
and when we’re out we’ll crate her so we’ll need a really big cage – room for
her to move around and be comfortable.
We also bought matching water and food bowls on a raised stand. We were told that large dogs should not be
made to bend too far. A bit silly, I thought, as I had raised
several large dogs – but, whatever. And
we purchased a collar and matching leash, in a happy, bright blue to compliment
her white, golden fur. Fur, a word I now know to be accurate.
On the designated day, we arrived at the SPCA to collect our
puppy. While Fran completed the
paperwork, I led the dog to the car. She
trembled but didn’t balk, looked at open back door of the car and with obvious
trepidation, jumped in. To this day, she
will not voluntarily enter a vehicle by any door but the rear – never a side
door.
And off we went – heading for our new lives.
Copyright © 2014, Robyn Gerland
My new mat in blue to match my collar and leash.
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