Good Bye Diesel

about 3 weeks after Diesel stepped into our house, Owen had a reaction where i wasn't sure if it was allergies or the flue, but i never seen him have red eyes like that before. and although it passed, easing my worries, i started to realize that he never really stopped having stuffy nose and violent sneezes. I've always wanted a dog, it was one of my childhood dreams, but as a mom, i didn't want to put my wants in front of my kid's need. the past few weeks, he started getting more grumpy in the morning, probably from the decreased sleep quality of being stuffy.

so late last week, i posted an ad on kijiji.ca and emails started to poor in. i was somewhat overwhelmed by the interest generated by our charismatic 4 legged friend. Saturday, 3 generation of ladies walked in our house to get acquainted with Diesel, and i think it was love at first sight for them and it didn't take long for him to be drawn to them too. Since Diesel was given to me in the first place, i deemed fair to keep the price the same.

I tossed one of his toy around a few times to get him a bit of exercise in before the long trip he was going to make back home, nearly back to where he came from. funny how things work out some times. the 2 quickest people to show interest in seeing Diesel were from Saint John, like he was meant to go back no matter who.

then as they were seating the sweet young girl back into her car seat and opened the door on the other side, Diesel just followed them and jumped in the back seat without prompt. i was surprised, a bit sad and happy at the same time. like he didn't think twice about leaving us but at the same time it was nice to see that he already felt comfortable about being with his new family.

I couldn't help but be anxious after he left. but 2 days later i received updates of his first days at his new house and it was with great relief i heard that he seem to adjust well, be happy and at the end of the day, as long as he's happy and the peoples that looks after him are happy with him too, it's what counts the most for me. sure i'll miss him. even thought we only had him for 3 months, i'll never forget him and how great a dog he is.

And Shauna, i appreciate very much that you keep in touch with us! :)