Ian and Karen from Nb Tacet came in for a coffee before they headed off as it will probably be the last time we will see them on this trip. Nice to have met you both and we hope that you enjoy the rest of your tour of the canals.
We decided that we had better take a picture of each of us with Phoenix before the dreaded time came for her to leave.
Our Guide Dog Supervisor, Mark arrived about 11.30 am and after a chat about Phoenix’s progress and general behaviour we all went for a quick lunch so that Mark could get Phoenix back to her trainer in Birmingham and she could be settled in with her boarders well before bedtime.
We returned to the boat and said our goodbyes, Mark put her in the back of his car which was parked by the side of the boat. June stayed in the boat and I rushed back and we both had a good cry as he drove off with her. Later he texted us to say that she had arrived safely and her trainer was taking her to the boarders at 3.00 pm.
We busied ourselves tidying the boat, shopping and chatting to our neighbours and later in the evening went to Morrisons to buy a big fat cake each to cheer ourselves up.
We would like to say a big thank you to everybody who has emailed, texted or blogged that they are thinking of us on this difficult day. Your support has been a great help and comfort.
I'm sure it doesn't get any easier, no matter now many puppies you've walked -- especially when they're as lovely as Phoenix. How long before another one comes your way.
ReplyDeleteHi Adam
DeleteThanks for thing about us and you are right it does not get any easier even after 15 pups. But the pain does not last quite so long as with your first.
We said that Phoenix would be the last but we have said that for all of them so watch this space.
Looking forward to your reviews of the boats at Crick.
Bob and June
You've done a good job getting Phoenix ready for the next stage of her life. It's a wonderful thing to be a part of as it makes so much difference to the people the dogs help.
ReplyDeleteWill follow your blog with interest to see what you're up to.
Hi Ian and Karen
DeleteIt was lovely to meet and chat with you and whilst we hope we help make a difference for a visually impaired person we also get a lot out of puppy walking. Phoenix has been a big part of our lives and introduced us to so many lovely people who we would not have met without her.
We will also continue to watch your blog with great interest to see where we must go in the future.
Bob and June
Oh it must be awful to see Phoenix go, I am really feeling for you this evening..
ReplyDeleteYou do a wonderful job bringing on these puppies to this stage, what a wonderful job you do and I am sure Phoenix will make the very best blind dog..
Well done to you both..
Hi Sue
DeleteIt was so kind of you to think about us yesterday. No matter how many puppies we have we are always very sad to see them go but when we receive a call from the visually impaired person our puppies have gone to and hear the difference it has made to their lives it helps to ease our sadness and makes use realise how lucky we have been to have had them in our lives.
Bob and June
Just discovered your blog.... Yet another to try and follow! My friend back home in Oz is a puppy walker and I know how hard it must be to see your girl go. Thoughts with you.
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Hi Elly and Mick
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to hear from you and thank you for thinking about us. Being part of the Guide Dog family is a wonderful thing for us as where ever we have gone in the world we have always met somebody associated with Guide Dogs and made friends in many different countries including OZ.
Looking forward to following your blog to see how you are enjoying this old country.
Bob and June