Well, when I got home I called my old friend who I left one of my dogs with to give him some company while we were gone. He said "Hey, you don't have to pick her up right away." I could tell he didn't want her to come home yet so I said ok, how about I pick her up on Friday when I run my kid to town to pick up her truck. Friday morning he calls and says "Hey, since we're getting together Saturday for homecoming, how about you take her home then." So I said ok. Today he says "Hey, since we're going for a walk Wednesday, how about you pick her up then"
So I'm trying to decide what to do. I love that old man but I love my dog too. I've been trying to find him a small, older dog that would be good for him. I can tell he's already in love with my little girl though. He's been telling me about walking her and cuddling her and sharing dinner with her and how she follows him every where. I know her personality and know how easy she is to love.
He's in his 90's but very healthy. And so alone and lonely now. We have 7 dogs here (counting my afk baby)...4 of them are mine. And I'd get to see her every Wednesday and babysit her when he travels....which he actually does quite a bit. And if anything happens to him, she comes back to me.
So I'm torn. Do I let him keep her or be selfish and bring her home? I think she could actually be happier there...she's getting all the attention and not having to share. He's definitely happier. But I miss her. But I have a rich full life with lots of loved ones all around me.
Blah.
wish DSD luck!
