Tuesday June 22

This morning, just as I was finishing my morning rounds, a client called my cell. Her dog had fallen down and she asked if I was nearby. As it happened I was very close. This is a client I have sat for since the late 80's. Their last dog was a wonderful Lab. She was 14 years old and by the time I arrived at the house, just minutes after we spoke the dog was already dead. I love this family and their dogs were delightful. It is so sad for them, and me. We are like a family and now the reason for that relationship is gone. You might think they will get another dog. Maybe, maybe not. There is no way to predict. For now, at least, we are separated, and I will not be expecting a call giving me their trip plans for the summer, and our usual discussion of what will be the best way to take care of that beautiful dog. It is very sad and very much a part of doing this for so many years.