Those of you who know me well, know that not a day goes by that Sammie cat and I don't miss our Dali. She was the best. She was a huge part of the reason that we returned to the states in 2012. I needed to work. She was having so much trouble. I just didn't feel like I could go away to work contracts and leave her with others. We needed to be together.
So, the solution was to return to the states so I could work and be with Dali. Before we could get back, Dad fell and the reasons for return grew and continued to grow ever since.
We lost our Dals in April of 2013. I had no idea that she would go as quickly as she did, but it meant even more to me to have those final days with her and to be the one who held her when she took her last breath! I was a wreck.
I so missed having a dog in my life. I was a "doggy mess." But, I also knew that the frequent road trips between New Orleans and St. Louis and extended International Travel were NOT going to make it easy to have a dog. Sam has been a travel trooper, but it isn't easy on her either (especially since she's approaching 15 years old!)
I found myself on the Pet Finders site looking at dogs regularly. I followed up with some of the local New Orleans organizations. I finally decided that since France was going to be it for me long term, that I should begin looking at the French sites in my region. I discovered many and tend to scroll through them all to get my "doggy fix" from France in New Orleans.
I continued that process here in Cadrieu, and discovered that even though I'm only here to the end of August, there might be some dogs/puppies that I could help with. Really, there are so many out there who do need "temporary care," "transitional care," and/or "socialization." I began my conversation with Lynn Hull of Les Amis des Animaux about a sweet girl named Vanille, but it became clear that anyone who needed special vet care was not the one for me since I'm "sans voiture." Ah, but there were some puppies from a litter of 7 that had been abandoned in a barn. Four had been adopted, but three were left and needed socialiation. Et voila!
Dali said go for it!
Twister will be arriving with Lynn and her friend Nick this afternoon. After they drop Twister off with me, they are on their way to scoop Vanille and take her to her new Foster Home. They are already traveling 3 hours to get Twister to me. I'm guessing at least that much to transport Vanille and return home to Trie sur Baise. What dedication!
I'm patiently awaiting Twister's arrival this afternoon with Lynn and Nick. I'll keep you posted. Happy Happy Friday! Twister is smiling already!
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