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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
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I'm sure you're reading something into it that really isn't there.
No she's not. Dogs know when you're leaving. They aren't stupid. They hate being left behind. But enjoy yourself, K! Your little girl will be fine.
bring her something Really nice back and she will forgive ya! :)
I know what you mean, Kris. Out cats freak so much when the suitcases come out that I've started packing when they're outside or downstairs. You can definitely hear it in their voices and see it in their faces and actions--such as when they jump into the suitcases and refuse to get out.
I so understand.
Our 4 yr old dog is the first one I ever had and he's a rescue dog. He was about 8 weeks old when we got him.
We'd had him exactly one year when we all had to go away for my daughter's college graduation. My husband found a farm that took dogs from the city to have weekends playing in the country. We thought he'd be so thrilled to be at the farm.
Um, NO. They posted videos online. Every other dog was running and playing. But not ours. :(
When he finally came home, he leapt all over us and then ran around the house like a crazy dog. It was like he'd expected never to come back to us. I don't know if him being a rescue played into it, but I'll tell you, we haven't taken a vacation since. :(
I am a pet sitter and I know from speaking to many pet families that their animals tend to do better with a pet sitter than going to a kennel or such. It keeps their routine more regular as well as keeping them in a familiar environment. Will your pet sitter being spending the night with your precious one?
My recommendation...don't let yourself feel guilty over it. Your doggy is for sure going to miss you and going to LOVE seeing you come home, but I haven't had any animals sulk the whole time their families are away. When you've chosen a good sitter, your precious one will become comfortable with your "fill-in" and do well while you're away.
Enjoy your time away - check in with the sitter if it makes you feel better. Sometimes I have families leave special treats or toys for while they're away.
Have a great trip!
Haha...Cheryl...I stayed with my cousin's three kittens while she was away for a week. As she was packing one hopped in her suitcase and didn't want to get out. As I was leaving (because she was coming back) the same kitten decided to sleep on my shoes so I couldn't leave. :O)
Animals are so much fun! Although I love pet sitting...I can't wait until I'm in a place of my own and can have my own precious ones to love! :O)
I know what you mean,Kristin, I wish my whole family was coming on our vacation as well. Except I have to take the dog... I'm leaving my husband behind. He's also thinking there is something up, and won't leave my side as I'm packing.... lol
I have watched over my friend's 3 pups for the last couple of years. They definitely miss mom and dad but we have a good time. Your little one will be fine and will be very happy when you get home. Have fun!
Thank you all!! Fiona did fine. She had lots of company and didn't seem too worse for the wear. Vacation was so needed!
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