"Why Couldn't You Take Me With You?"

When my sister's father-in-law died last month in Florida, I knew I had to pay my respect and see him for the last time. That meant that I had to leave "Cocoa," my 10 year- old Chocolate Lab. and "Tootsie, " my other 9 year - old Black Labrador, to my son's care. I had jotted down everything I can think of to make sure that three nights away from Cocoa & Tootsie will be comfortable. 

I guessed  both of them had an inkling that I wouldn't be home for days. This was the very first time that I had to be away more than two nights. Reassuring them with my gestures with my emotionally- cracked voice  almost to tears didn't help. I think I made it more difficult saying goodbye to them...

I'm sure that for those of you who have and had dogs esp. Labradors know that our special bond with our dogs reaches beyond our expectations. They're amazing kennel animals...
Never underestimate the impact of a fuller/productive life they unconditionally offer. 

Adopt one Today...Having one or more can even stretch a span of memory.

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