The silence is deafening

It's so quiet in here. And so lifeless. Having the cats is okay, but it's not like having a dog. And not just any dog. It's not like having Skooter. Most dogs are just that, dogs. But Skooter is so handsome and so regal and so animated. He's not 'just a dog'. He's something special. Could I ever get another dog without comparing it to Skooter? Would any other dog ever measure up? I still know I've done the right thing by getting him a better home, but it doesn't make me feel any less miserable knowing I've done the right thing.

I have so much freedon now without having the dogs though. I can actually just go take a shower without worrying about getting them in their kennels. Or feeling bad because they're in their kennels. I can go to bible study today and not worry about them. I can go over to Lisa's tomorrow and not feel like I have to rush home to let them out of their kennels. Soon these things will feel good. Right now they just feel empty and sad.

Doing what's best for your dog isn't always the easiest thing to do. But if you love them, truly love them, you've got to make the hard decisions. Even when it hurts.