I had to say goodbye

It was time to say goodbye. Annabelle was 10 weeks old and was more then ready to go to her forever home. Her new owner is living in Southern California and since my husband drives a truck and goes there at least twice a week, we agreed to deliver her. So Sunday night I got all her AKC paperwork, sales contracts and health guarantee together where I wouldn't forget them. That night I let her climb in bed for a while and I will admit I cried knowing that it was the last time she would be there. So in the morning I got all her favorite stuff and loaded it into her kennel. I was so worried about having everything that she needed I forgot my own purse and make-up bag. We got to Pride Transport where my husband works and his load was not ready yet, so we made the rounds through the office showing off little Annabelle. She was a huge hit. As a matter of fact we already have some people on a waiting list for Callie's next litter. People were conducting meetings and when we would pass by they would come out in the hall just to visit with her. I have never been so popular. When it was time we loaded her into the truck and got her all set up for the ride down. It is a 12 hour drive. So I made sure the entire floor of his truck was covered in puppy potty pads and that she had plenty of food and water. This is what she looked like on her ride down.

She had her kennel and her favorite pink pillow. She slept most of the way, until we stopped to sleep of course. Then she was up and wanting to play. Like I said the entire floor was covered in potty pads but she chose to use the one right under my feet. So I had to ride the entire time with my feet up on the dash. I tried to keep thinking about how nice the trip back would be without all her stuff and the potty pads. It really did not help though. Anytime I thought about how I was letting her go I would cry. By the time we made it to Southern California I did not have any makeup left on and since I left my stuff at home I could not replace it either. So I looked a mess and then when we put her down outside to potty in the grass it was wet and then she found the one pile of dirt. So she had muddy legs. I am sure we were both a horrible sight. Once her new owner got there and I met her I knew that not only would Annabelle be taken care of I think she will actually be quite spoiled. I made it through the signing of the contracts without any water works but when that was done I could not control it and the tears were flowing. I had planned on getting some pictures of her with her new "Mom" but with my blubbering I completely forgot. I have asked her to send some pictures so hopefully I will get some to add on here soon. I can honestly say that giving her that last hug and watching her drive away was a lot harder then I ever thought it would be. I keep telling myself that it is just because I spent so much time with her and that the next time will be easier. Hopefully Callie will not have the problems she had with this litter with her next so I wont need to get so attached. If she does it will be her last litter. It is not fair to continue to put her through it. Of course I don't want to have to give up one that I have gotten so attached to again either. I am really hoping that I will get pictures of Annabelle throughout her life to add on here. I would love to see that Little Angel grow up.

So I guess that is it for the puppy blog for now. I will update as soon as I get some pictures of Annabelle though.