Monday, June 29, 2009

Loooola...la la la la Loooola

I used to laugh at people that said their pet was a "family member." Now, I soooo get that. Lola has been my tag along buddy now for 1 1/2 years and I've loved every minute of it. Yes, even the chewing up of my favorite heels, her eating my socks and throwing them back up, that she’s taken over the entire back seat of my car with dog hair and nasty half gnawed on bones, that she refuses to “COME!” when I’m already late, that she takes up 90% of the bed at night, and well…I could go on and on. Even in all these crazy moments, it has been comforting, healing, and so much fun to have my pal with me.

Which brings me to why I am posting today. Over the last month or so, I have been feeling convicted about having such a big dog in my very small apartment. Especially in the summer time when I can’t take her with me. I feel like I’m being selfish by keeping her, but honestly, a good part of the time when I’m not at work, she’s in her kennel. This makes me very sad and I know it’s not good for her. Courtney and Brian Garrison, who have 2 dog “family members” have agreed to take Lola for a time. I dropped her off this past Saturday and I will say, it has been much harder than I thought it would be. However, I know she is in good hands, running outdoors in a big back yard with other dogs…the way it should be. For this, I find much comfort and am so grateful. Thank you, Court & Brian.

I love you, Lola!

Lola's first day HOME!

...at the dog park meeting new friends.



"Come on mom, hurry up!"

...this is how we'd roll.

...she even climbed Enchanted Rock.  What a dog!

...like most labs, Lola loved the water.

...most often my view.


...annoyed that I'm taking pictures during her nap time.

...ask Ryan to say "lola" sometime.  Cutest thing ever.  This trip was so funny because Lola kept licking Ryan's head and all Jess and I would hear from the back seat was, "NO Lola!"

...boot camp for Lola with Daddy Paul in Dallas.

...Lola at the Loft.

 
Happy 4th LOLA!  You are the best dog ever and I love you very much!

7 comments:

Pam said...

O my that is so sad. But I'm sure she in a fun place with a loving family.

Tootle Family said...

I had no idea you were feeling this way. so sorry to hear, but she's probably having a ball with the other doggies. lalola. (trying to type it how ryan says it)

Pam said...

Gosh I just didn't know you were going to do this. Is it for ever or just for a time? I even sad just thinking about it.

Brooke Blevins said...

oh Jenny...i started crying reading this. I am so sad for you, but i know that she is at a good place. She is romping with her good buds beau and ty and having a grand old time. Plus she gets matty to play with.

court garrison said...

OH Jen - shes in a great place and you are her Mommy! I am just the cool fun Aunt for a while.

Spotted-Bird said...

Such a sweet post. I love Lola. She is the best dog ever.

Sure have missed you!

jen said...

Oh Jenny...so sorry! Lola LOVES you!!! She tells me every time I see her!!!