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I'm leaving Stomper... You guys...I am so upset and worried. I am leaving this Wednesday for 5 days to attend a wedding in MO. Stomper will be left in CA (at our house) with a friend of mine. We are giving her $ to stay at our house (I thought it would be less stressful for Stomper) PLUS we are getting a dog walker for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I hope he doesn't get too sad. That really makes me upset to think of it... What if he thinks we are not coming back??! This is our first time away from our "baby". :( I am so nervous. She has never had a dog before. I left her (don't laugh) a 2 page "Stomper Instructions/Suggestions" that include info on feeding, pills, water, dog door, when she leaves the house, potty time, bedtime, dog across the street (visits), my dad visiting, special puppy notes/reminders and 7 contacts (including two vets) in case she needs advise or needs to get in touch with me! I'm so worried that something will happen to my baby when I am gone. Is this natural or am I being a big baby???? |
What you are feeling is TOTALLY natural. Don't feel bad for worrying about your 'baby'. Looks like you have all of the bases covered. Enjoy your wedding and your baby will be thrilled to see you when you return :) |
Oh you must be so sad! I think you did the right thing by leaving specific instructions and contacts! And Stomper will be more comfie in his house with all of his things! He will miss you but when you get back be ready for tons of Stomper kisses ;) have a good time, you are a good mom! |
Hi the organization you have done for stomper before you go away is incredible.Stomper is very lucky to have a caring mum as he has in you.You have done the right thing he will be so much better off in his own surroundings.Ive decided if I ever have to go away I will also have a house sitter come in.Have a great wedding,keep us posted :) dianne and prudence :) |
Bring him here! I'll spoil him rotten for you!!!! Lily would love the company. |
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OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I am about 40-45 min from KC. Bring him and then you can see him and he wont be sad!!! |
Where in CA are you? |
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Thanks for the offer!!! :) |
If you change your mind, don't think twice about it! It would be more than happy to bring him to see you everyday or you could stay with us too. Think about it. (I am totally normal and not a derranged serial killer or anything.) |
I left Brody for a week and I freaked out about from the day I bought my tickets until we got back from vacation. When I got home though, I realized that he was perfectly fine. I also left several pages of instructions. Even things like "Please look before you sit down so you don't sit on Brody." He stayed with my dad who brought him back and forth between my house and his. My dad said that when they got to my house, Brody would run through the house looking for us, then he would look out the windows, but then he would go on about his business. I bet your baby will be fine! Its harder on you than on him. I am going on vacation again in November and I was telling my friend that she might have to puppysit for me and she said, "When I babysit, he is not going to be spoiled..." then she went on to talk about how she isn't going to baby him like I do. I was like "OKAY! You're marked off the dog sitting list." So as long as you trust your friend to treat your baby the same way you do, I'm sure he'll be fine. |
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You are not being a big baby at all. You are being a great mommy. I think he will be happy at home. Of course he will miss you so when you get back be ready for tons of kisses. It is great that you are so prepare. It will be a good idea to let your friend socialize now with Stomper before you go so it will be easier on him. |
You are not being overly worried, I think leaving Chloe was the worst. She was set up at a local Bed and Breakfast for dogs, no kidding. I left separately packaged food, snacks, instructions, called them etc. I specifically said I included much more food than Chloe needed.When we got home, her "report card" said she was a piggly wiggly, had been given all the food and of course, ate it. Next time, I paid my sister in law to come to my house. |
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Just keep thinking about when you get back home and the welcome home reception you will be getting. I've never seen Mollie so excited. When we went out to the car and my friend was going to pick her up to tell her bye she ran to the backseat and wouldn't let me pick her up until I got in the car closed the door and put my seat belt on. Just in case I was thinking of not taking her home. She wasn't taking any chances. |
Separation Anxiety Boy do I identify with you. I'm leaving Labor Day for Scotland. I'll be gone for 10 days. Even though my husband will be here with Samson, I am already having separation anxiety. Since my husand will be gone all day, and Samson will be left alone, he will be wired when my husband comes home at night and will want to play. And I know that he won't get all the attention that he normally gets with me here all day. Wish I could take him, but that's not possible. I just look forward to the great greeting I'll get when I get home. Sue and Samson |
I know exactly what you mean - we had to leave Rowdy for 2 weeks in June - the trip was booked and paid for before we ever even thought of getting Rowdy. I felt just terrible and was so sure he wouldn't even remember us - he was just over 3 months old. Turns out he was ECSTATIC to see us. I also had pages of instructions and one of mine included "don't rock the rocking chair if Rowdy is on the floor". He stayed with my daughter, and her family including 3 other dogs (boston terrier, black lab, & cocker) and one cat. Turned out Rowdy had a ball and became great friends with the cat. The other dogs wouldn't have anything to do with him - they just ignored him, but he and the cat struck up a great friendship and now when Rowdy visits, he and the cat have a great time playing chase and wrestling. I think you are perfectly right to be concerned, but it sounds like you have made every possible arrangement and I bet everything will be just fine. |
leaving Oh I can so relate!! We are going to Hawaii in Oct and I was so worried about where to leave Daisy. If my son kept her she would be alone for about 12 hours a days while he works. I am so fortunate that the gal that is the President of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Northern Calif is going to keep her. She has 6 Yorkies of her own and I know I will not have to worry one second about her. Anything at all that might come up Carol can handle and probably has already!! I hope you go and enjoy yourself and don't worry about your 'baby" Jenni |
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leaving puppies I'm in Pleasanton |
Too bad! If we lived close I could have drop by just to see if the sitter needed anything, but she'll be fine when people have never had a pet they are very gentle because they are afraid of hurting them. So if Stomper :aimeeyork plays his cards right he can have her doing tricks on the 2nd day. |
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