It's the last post for the month of October, and also the last post from my current location near Bellingham WA, where my friend Mary has resided for almost three years. I helped her to move in, and I am in the process of helping her to move again. Dora-dog will be upgrading to a fenced yard, with perhaps a doggy door to let her come and go as she pleases. She's already had a couple of opportunities to inspect the place, and she seemed right at home. There will even be a four-legged neighbour for her to get acquainted with, so that is a bonus.
Dora will have to say so long to her favourite dog park, and the expression on her face seems to imply a certain sadness in her mood. There is still time though, for a few more visits, and the plus side of where she'll be going is that she has an ocean beach to run around on. She's already been there, and on her very first visit, she met one of her bonehead friends, so it was a great introduction to her upcoming location. Dora was somewhat shocked when she decided to drink from this oversized "lake" which had a pronounced salty flavour to it. It didn't take her long to figure out that from now on, it would be best to wait until she gets home to her water dish in order to refresh herself.
All things considered, this is looking like a positive move for both Mary and Dora. How's that old saying go, "a change is as good as a rest." In the meantime, there is plenty to do to get ready for the move, and Dora isn't really sure just what is going on, what with all the packing boxes and strange activity. She seems to be somewhat upset by it all, and we wonder if at sometime in her past, she participated in another house move, which may have resulted in her ending up at the animal shelter. It's an unsolvable mystery, but I think that once she is settled in her new location, she will relax, and finally come to realize that she is in a very good place with a very good person who will take care of her for as long as that is possible.
There will be things to miss, like the wonderful sunsets that take place from time to time,
playing in the mud at the local off-leash dog park not far from here,
and in addition to all of that, Dora will have to say so long to her friend, Simon the three-legged furball as well.
No matter where Dora is, she will still have the opportunity to play with her many toys, and while doing so, bring joy to whatever human might be at the receiving end of her playfulness.
However, it's looking like a positive transition for Mary and Dora, and that is a good thing indeed, because Mary is one good person, and Dora is...
As another chapter comes to a close for The Thoughtful Wanderer, I would like to thank both of them for letting me participate in their adventure. I am a truly blessed individual.
living in acceptance,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
