Hello everyone,
It has been awhile since I have written a blog, probably cause I am normally really busy and I don't think I am very good at it, but I went through something that I would like to share!
Most of you will always hear me say "I love my job" or something along those lines. For the most part I do! Whether you follow me on here, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or just by texting me you have probably seen all the wonderful nature pictures I have posted from where I sometimes stay, or drive though. Sometimes the pictures are of the new clients I get, or sometimes its goofy things I do when I am on a job. Seeing all of these would make you think I love what I do, and up until the other night I have never said otherwise!
Now, if you do follow me you know that all my clients become like family. Daily walks, and overnight clients all the same! I wouldn't be able to survive without all of you. I had one client move away because of a great job opportunity, I was thrilled for her, but then remembered I wouldn't be seeing Sky and Happy anymore. Then I had a client who wasn't happy with how I was running my business. I tried everything short of special treatment and changing how I do things to make her happy, it still wasn't enough. So I no longer get to see those 3 pups... Even though I don't get to see them anymore, and it hurts, I know they are safe and happy living out their lives without me. What happened to me the other night made me question whether or not this was something I could really do. It made me ask myself if continuing my schooling and going on to be a vet was something I could really do.... Let me explain!
I have all types of clients, from all over, and they range in age from new puppies to old ones living out lazy days on comfy beds. Again, with me becoming very close to all my clients I know them very well. I know the ones that like long walks, or short walks, can only go outside to pee, who like to run, who likes the rain, or loves snow! I also know the ones who are on meds, who are getting to old for any type of excitement and those who has conquered everything that has been thrown at them, one in particular comes to mind.... Peanut!
I met Peanut and her brothers summer 2014, and boy was she special! You may not be able to tell from the picture but Peanut was blind, and only had 3 legs! That didn't stop her though. She ruled over the boys and they knew it. I have been doing visits and overnights for this gang ever since, even them moving did stop me from getting my quality time in!
So when her mom asked if I would be willing to come and do an overnight job while she was traveling I was thrilled, and said yes right then and there, I had done overnights for them plenty of times, what could possibly go wrong??...Everything!
Like I said, Peanut was a fighter, she overcame everything put in from of her! She was the toughest little chihauhau I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was loved to the moon and back but doesn't mean she had it easy! With being blind, only having 3 legs, and being on several medicines, she also had to deal with 1 brother who was not the best driver with his wheels, another brother who sometimes hogged the bed, and another house mate who has a lot bigger than her!Peanut's mom went on vacation and I started my 8 days with the gang! Everything was going well, nothing out of the normal had happened, until the day before their mom returned home. Peanut with everything that she had been through decided she had had enough. She decided that she had caused all the trouble, lived her life to the fullest, and loved as much as she could in this world, and crossed over the rainbow bridge.
It was painful, hurtful, and hard to take. She wasn't my own dog but she was family, and she was gone... I won't go into to much detail but we all know, including Peanut, that is was her time, and she was ready. She knew that even though her mom was away, she was still gonna have someone who loves her to see her off... And I am very honored she allowed me to be that someone!
This is the first time I have lost one of my clients. I didn't really know how to take it, first I was upset, then mad, then hurt, and back to upset. It took a good cry and a couple deep breathes to realize it was okay to say goodbye. I know this may not be the last time one of my clients crosses the rainbow bridge, either on my time or not, but I am just going to sit back, remember all the good times we had, and celebrate the life they lived instead of their passing!
So with that, Peanut, I want to thank you for showing me that no matter what life throws at me I am in control, and it is I who decides on how to deal with hardship, and that how I deal with it is what defines my character as a person! You will forever live on in my heart little warrior!
❤️