Patches riles up Riley
A little snow, a little Patches, helped us feel a little more lively this weekend. I felt sad on Saturday, the one-week anniversary of Boscoe's death--silly as it sounds, I felt briefly as though I'd lost my way, lost my purpose: caring for that aging dog.
But Patches showed up on Saturday morning, all swagger and squirm, leaping onto Riley right from the doorway, not even letting us get her leash off her. Doug and Mona and I drank too much coffee in the kitchen, watching them from the window and occasionally going out onto the back porch to cheer them on.
I think they had a good time, though when they came in the kitchen to warm up (it was zero degrees Saturday morning), Patches kept going in Riley's spot--under the kitchen table--which made him growl.
But at least it took our minds off of sadness. Later in the day Riley got a good 90-minute walk, and another one this morning, and right now he's lying on the hall rug, exhausted, and if he could talk (if he were awake), he'd say, "When are you guys going back to work?"
A tired dog is a good and happy dog. But a tired dog is ... oh dear. Is he really ten already? Oh my.
Today, Jan. 22, is Riley's 10th anniversary with us. We are so happy to have him. And despite his serious face and his standoffish ways, I think he's happy to have us, too.
9 comments:
Happy 'Gotcha day' Riley!!! You are all so lucky to have each other. And it's ok to still feel sad and lost, it takes time, lot's of time. I see you changed your header photo and that made me sad too, made it more final for us readers. Just know we dog lovers are thinking of you during this sad time.
Karen & the Hounds
Wow, Patches gave him a good workout! I hope the three of you are on the long road back, but I'm sure it will take time.
that is a workout alright
Benny & Lily
That play date sounds like it did the trick!
We spent the evening at Rory's breeder's having the burrs removed from all around his eye (matted right over the eye - it couldn't be seen at all) much to Rory's dismay. There's always something.....
Looks like Riley had a ball..he relates well to Patches..it is good to have friends.
Being a caregiver for so long will leave you with the "what do I do now feeling" when there is no caregiving to do. This too shall pass.
Happy 10th Anniversary to Riley! :)
That is funny, Laurie. Duck is 13 now and I always think of Holly as the "new" dog...she is 10 also! Just tickled me...
Just logged into FB and found out about Bosco, my furry boyfriend with the bright eyes. He was always so excited to see me...or was it the tasty treat I usually carried? He was such a sweet boy...and was so lucky to have had such wonderful, caring parents.
Moussie turns 12 years old next week. She has a bit of arthritis now, but still plenty of attitude. Long may she reign! We love those darn dogs, don't we?
Well, that's really interesting. I just finished a post that was about how Katie is so serious and hard to read, and how sometimes I wonder what's she's thinking, and if she's happy. I scheduled it to publish tomorrow morning. Anyway, then I come over here and read this one...which sort of ends on the same thought! Too bad we can't read their minds, huh? Looks like Riley and Patches had a great time!
No doubt in my mind, that is one happy, well-adjusted dog. Maybe a few play dates is just what he needs.
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