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Originally Posted by stars_bright  Our Yorkie, Charlie, has been through a lot in his little life. When we first got him 5 years ago as a tiny puppy there were 4 of us in the house, myself, hubby and 2 children, plus my father was a frequent visitor who also looked after Charlie when we went away for the day or on holiday. Soon after we got Charlie my son went to college, he obviously went for about 10 weeks at a time, then would return for a few weeks. Then my father passed away, Charlie was very attached to him and whenever he came to the house Charlie "herded" him to the sofa and hardly waited until he had sat down before he jumped on his knee. I wonder whether Charlie knows that he has died (he stayed with us at the end of his life but strangely Charlie would not go near him at this time). Know my son has got his own place and doesn't come home very often and my daughter has now gone to college. I worry what Charlie makes of all this - going from 5 of us to mostly just the 2 of us. Does he wonder where the kids are? what does he think about my daughter going away now? doe he worry that we will go away too? he seems happy but I wonder if he does worry |
Good morning!
I've often wondered along these lines too.
My son Simon lives in Vienna, and comes home 3 or 4 times a year. When he's here, Harry and Simon are like mad jumpy around best buddies. When Simon goes back, there's a very quiet hush around the house, but that's felt by all of us - and I do think our feelings can rub off on the Littlies.
Then my daughter will visit maybe once a week - and it all starts over again!!
I personally think that they get used to the 'comings and goings' - it becomes part of life itself.
And as long as Charlie has you/your husband as the constant in his life, he'll be absolutely fine. Hope you're ok and dealing with all ok. Sally + Harry x