Sky went "home"

5 January 2008

Ahhh good old midwest winter weather! It is bitter cold and snowing, snowing, snowing! Yesterday, I realized my old dog was not adjusting well to the move to his new digs, so I spent more time with him. But, when I went to buy dog food for him, he must have thought I'd abandoned him in this strange place.

In 13 years, he has never, never, never even attempted to escape his dog run! My DSIL built a beautiful dog run for him at our new place, and he put a little bench in it so he could more easily "pop up" to see me when I come to the run. He has arthritis in his hips, so this was to make it easier for him. Since Sky had never attempted leaving the run, we never imagined that his confusion over the move would cause him to believe that when he heard my car pull out of the drive that I'd abandoned him. But evidently that's what happened and he struggled up and over his run wall with the aid of the little bench and attempted to follow me!

It is seven miles back to our old house, and everyone knowledgable about dogs tells me it may take him 2-3 days, but he'll eventually find his way back to his old dog run. I've been back there several times today...partly to see if he had made it back, and partly to hang flyers so anyone who may spot him can call me.

The roads were slick, but I could NOT fail to post the flyers just in case.

So much for getting any more unpacking done today!

Music Video:YOU ARE LOVED (by Josh Groban)

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Josh's song reminds me that we are truly loved...I hope Sky remembers that he's loved and does find his way back to our old home. I pray that when I find him, he will become quickly acclimated. I pray he will soon realize that we are both HOME here, and he's safe. But, I know he misses his next door pals (Grr and Blackie), the dogs who come to visit him almost daily, and the wild bunny who stays near the run. Loneliness is harder on dogs than on cats.