Today is the end of an era. Ari is normally a laid back kind of a guy, but he isn\u2019t himself today. We will be saying goodbye to our house and going to kennels, while Mum finishes the move. Ari was born in the house. Before he packed up the last of this things, he went from room to room sighing. The utility was where he was born. The office was where he and his brothers and sisters spent their early weeks, once their eyes and ears were open. He says he just can\u2019t imagine living anywhere else after being here for all his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shadow was feeling a little more philosophical, although she did point out it was the house in which she\u2019d had all her children. Four litters of puppies isn\u2019t something you forget that easily I guess. Having said that, she said she was happy when they lived in the house down the road when she was young, so she\u2019s expecting it will all work out for the best in the end. For me, I\u2019m not so bothered about the place itself. As long as I\u2019ve got Mum I could be anywhere and be happy. It is a little bit different having had lots of time in Switzerland too and been as happy there as I am here \u2013 or happier really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now we just need to start counting down to being back together somewhere new. I\u2019m more emotional about having to say goodbye to Mum for a few days than I am about the house. I do think people are so much more important than things. The last couple of nights Mum has given me such lovely cuddles and let me fall asleep in her arms, which I have really enjoyed. It\u2019s just nice to know I\u2019m loved and that she will pick me up as soon as she can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilma<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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