Yes Logan, I’m like you, I never go away and leave my dogs either.
Having said that I did have a day out on a coach trip to Norfolk a few years back, but friends came in to see to the dogs for me.
Another time I went to Norfolk with a friend for a few days, but luckily my friend owns a lovely bungalow there so her dogs and mine all came with us.
We had 7 between us.
Steer well clear of any kennels who wont show you around where the dogs actually stay and sleep, and the exercise facilities. I used to work in one like that, an ex-copper he was, and there was good reason he wouldnt show people his kennels. It was heart breaking what went on there, I had to leave.
What never failed to amaze me though, was the number of ignorant dog owners who buggered off on their nice sunshine holidays and left their poor dogs in a hell hole place without ever looking round first.
I made a big mistake yesterday, was looking at a thing about one hit wonders and one they mentioned was Shannon by Henry Gross, I listened to it and was tearful all day. Apparently it was written about Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys dog. Dog lover’s don’t on any account listen to this song!!!
Some awful news I’m afraid, we had to have Alfie put to sleep today, his rapid onset of dementia coupled with the return of his cancer had really made his life unbearable and we couldn’t bear to see him suffer any longer.
So goodbye old friend, a man never had a better companion, and I will miss you terribly.
Sleep well now, and rest in peace my dear Alfie xxx
When hope of improvement is gone and they are suffering it is the kindest thing to do, but so terribly hard. My sympathy to you. Rest in peace Alfie, and I hope your pain is eased a little by knowing you have done the right thing for him.
RIP little Alfie
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