Just feeling a bit down

[dab_20]

I just wanted to say I miss Sammy so much. :( Sometimes I think he may have forgotten about me, or might not remember me when he comes to live with us again. I can't wait until I get to see him again. Kind of a pointless thread, but I just wanted to get it out of my head... and I knew you guys might understand what I'm feeling. My friends just tell me, "He's just a dog, get over it". He's not just a dog, he's part of my family. Just feeling a little down today about the move. Missing my dad, also. :(

For some of the new people or others that might not know or remember, here is the thread I made in July.
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=108284

No one has to reply, sometimes I just like to share with someone to get it out of the brain.

[chocolatepuppy]

aw, I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I wish Sammy could be with you now. I hope you're back together soon. I'm sure he won't forget you. :) {hugs}

[WarahGirl1995]

awwww, I'm sorry. I hope you get to see him soon. HANG IN THERE ;)

[k9krazee]

Ohh...((hugs)) trust me..I know EXACTLY what you're feeling. It's hard. Don't worry, he'll remember you!

[Dorothy39]

Dab,


Sammy will most certainly remember you!!!! He's probably wondering about you too.

You've adjusted to the move so well, but, alas, you're only Human ~~~ can you imagine that~~~( a joke) You're just a Human!!! :cool:

To Sammy, you are sooooo much more!!! You're not "Just a Human" to him any more than he is "Just a Dog" to you.

{{{Hugs}}} on Pet Talk work wonders~ and like K9krazee posted, He Will Remember You!!!

[Alysser]

Danielle, I've never really been in your postion, only when we were on vacation and Sassy is in the kennel, but Sammy won't forget you!! I promise, you guys will be back soon togather. (((hugs)))

[borzoimom]

I just wanted to say I miss Sammy so much. :( Sometimes I think he may have forgotten about me, or might not remember me when he comes to live with us again. I can't wait until I get to see him again. Kind of a pointless thread, but I just wanted to get it out of my head... and I knew you guys might understand what I'm feeling. My friends just tell me, "He's just a dog, get over it". He's not just a dog, he's part of my family. Just feeling a little down today about the move. Missing my dad, also. :(

For some of the new people or others that might not know or remember, here is the thread I made in July.
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=108284

No one has to reply, sometimes I just like to share with someone to get it out of the brain.
Honey- Making the decission to leave your baby being blind and deaf in the home he knows, was a good decission. I had a blind poodle when I was younger, and when we moved was when we found out just how blind she had actually gotten. She had the house "brailled" and could make her way around easily. She spent the better part of two months, with her tail down and confused. We kept on on a leash to learn the house and that helped, but still she relied on the leash, and didnt really learn it well. Finally a trainer told us to keep her basically in the main part of the house- removing things off of the floor as much as possible, only showing her my room to sleep with me at night. She cheered up..
As far as leaving and if your dog remembers you- take heart-- YES THEY DO!! My dogs knew me everytime I came home ( including the poodle) from college. As you know- you are gone for months at a time. One time, later in life I had bought a new house, had a tri color collie, and the Virginia clay and no yard soon turned into a mud bath, with it being fall, the grass would not grow. I farmed out to a friend who kept him for several months until spring when the grass started. He came home, within a week, he knew exactly what was going on... YOur baby will remember you. Dont worry- and I am sure the time is coming for a great homecoming..
Just remember, being blind he will need some more help. Try what was suggested to us. Limit the exposure of the rooms he has to learn at first. He will get it. .. If I can help more, just let me know...

[Vela]

Just a note to the above post, Sammy isn't blind and deaf.....her grandmother's dog is blind and deaf so they thought Sammy, being so young still, might be too much for the other dog.

I'm sorry you haven't been able to see your dad or Sammy since you moved, I know that's really hard. I hope you are able to visit him soon and get Sammy back with you where he belongs! He will never forget you, and he will be just as happy to see you!

[luvofallhorses]

(((hugs))) Sam knows how much you love him..I am sure he misses you, too. how would he forget you? :) you are his owner and I doubt he would ever forget you! :D I don't think it's very nice of your friends to say he's just a dog. :( I hate when people say my dogs are just dogs, no they are not "just a dog" they are my kids and part of my family.

[elizabethann]

I highly doubt Sammy has forgotten you. You're his buddy. How about if you write Sammy a letter....seriously. He will smell your scent on the paper & on the envelope and that would make him happy.

[IRescue452]

He'll remember you. I've been in college 3.5 years and Autumn still remembers me when I come home. You'll make it. :)

[cyber-sibes]

Hey, you found a computer - good to hear from you! Of course Sammy will remember you! Just think of what a great reunion it will be when you get to see your dad & Sammy again! Will you get to see them over the upcoming holidays?

[dab_20]

Thanks for the kind and helpful words, everyone. You guys make me feel a ton better. I think I will write a letter to him, that's a really good idea, elizabethann. Vela, thanks for clarifying that.

cyber-sibes, I got my computer working now, so I've been checking in most days. Yes, my dad will be visiting for Christmas. I'm really excited!
He won't be bringing Sam with him, though.

Thanks again, everyone. I feel quite a bit better today.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am glad to hear you will see your Dad for Christmas. It is hard moving away from familiar things, especially when not everyone in your family is moving with you. As has already been said, Sammy will definitely remember you. My RB girl would visit some of my family in Florida for a week once a year, and she remembered not only everything about them, but also all of their neighbors. Dogs never forget special people.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

{{{Big hugs}}}

[cyber-sibes]

My RB girl would visit some of my family in Florida for a week once a year, and she remembered not only everything about them, but also all of their neighbors. Dogs never forget special people. :) That brings back memories of our family dog when I was a kid. He got to come on vacations too and remembered everyone year to year - I think he rather liked seeing them again! Thanks for this reminder.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm sorry, I can understand how you must miss him! But, I'm sure he will remember you! I don't think my dogs have ever forgotten anyone, ever, who has given them food! ;) Imagine how overjoyed Sammy will be to see you!

When I studied abroad for a summer I was afraid that Marta would forget, me, too. But she didn't! Sammy will probably do a cartwheel when he sees you next! :D And remember, he's in good hands with your dad!

[dab_20]

It's nice to hear some of your stories about your dogs and how they remember people so well. It now seems silly that I thought he woulden't remember me. Thanks so much everyone. You've all got such positive things to say. ((hugs)) to all of you. :) :)

[Muddy4paws]

It must be very tough on you being away from your boy but I can promise you he would never forget you! You can rest easy knowing hes in a safe loving home with your dad so hes in the best place for him so try not to feel bad its a situation that cant be helped

[Logan]

I'm a lot older than you, but I have a similar situation that I would like to share with you.

I was married when I was 22 years old and we had a yellow Lab named Chuck. He was a wonderful boy and although he was truly my husband's dog, I was his primary caregiver, feeding, walking, etc. When we seperated, I was so concerned about Chuck and wanted to take him with me, but it wasn't meant to be. Our cat, Mimi, went with me, and Chuck stayed with his "dad". There was never a time in the following years that he didn't "know" me when I would go to pick up my daughter or drop her off at her dad's house. He always "knew" me, or at least he acted like he did! :) I loved that dog and he lived to the ripe old age of 15 years.

Your Sammy will be the same way. He will know you and you will have him back! I don't think they ever forget people who love them.

[Daisy and Delilah]

{{{{{Hugs Sweetie}}}}} :)