Skye's Weekend Away

This weekend (from Friday until Tuesday) Skye has gone to Maggie, another AADI fosterer/boarder so she gets used to being away from us as a family, including Amber, as well as being in a different envirorment .

On Friday I went with Eleanor to drop Skye off in Cork. I had packed all of Skye's things she would need; her bed, food, lead, jacket, toys etc. I also had written down everything about Skye, her normal routine etc to assist Maggie and ensure Skye was settled.

We are a very busy household and it was felt that she should experience a less chaotic home but in a noisier place. As we are out in the country it is silent here at night so she needs to get used to the noises of town.

This was Skye's first time being away overnight. It's very quiet here without her and Amber is missing her. Hannah a friendly Greyhound, who is one of Amber's friends is here today and Amber is enjoying her company. They both were out in the garden together earlier and that is helping Amber. She was lonelier last night when Hannah went home, but at least Skye will be back soon.

Skye is such a lovely dog and I really miss having her around. I love everything about her and she's so special, it's going to be tough giving her back because she's really one of our family now, and not having her this weekend has made me realise how different it is without her around, how empty it feels. At least we've got a few more months left with her and we can enjoy them to the full.

Skye seems to be getting on well, which is great. She is such as friendly dog and loves meeting new people. Maggie said she barked a bit last night when Maggie went upstairs but then settled down, she also said Skye enjoyed her walks. Here are some photos Maggie emailed me, it's been very reassuring to be able to see photos of Skye.