Back to work

[Krista, Angel, and Toby]

Angel was none-too-happy with me today. Today was my first day back to work since getting Angel exactly 2 months ago.

According to Angel the day started out ok. We got up at 5:00AM, went for a walk, and had breakfast. While I showered, dressed, and primped, Angel chewed on her favorite hoof, and all was well. Until I started heading for the door. With my purse and keys.

Angel looked confused for a moment. After all, I hadn't put on her harness, there was no leash....but she was undaunted. She bounded down the stairs and hopped into my car as soon as I opened the door. She was proud of herself, as she hadn't been able to just jump in before -- she always had to climb in.

She sat on the front passenger seat, a toothy grin (which is missing a couple of teeth on top) on her face and her tail thumping in pride....And I had to drag her out and squash her little doggy hopes. Oh it KILLED me!! And as if that weren't bad enough, Angel watched me leave after I put her on leash and handed her over into the care of my grandmother. It might have just been my imagination, but she looked so betrayed! So confused!

Damnit, why can't we bring dogs to work?!

Anyway, when I came home, she greeted me with enthusiasm (and a little piddle in case I didn't get that she was excited by the jumping and licking....). And then she proceeded to ignore me.

I called her, which would normally bring her and all her exuberance bouncing to me, but she refused to come. She mouthed me far more than usual and I just got the feeling she feels betrayed....

I guess she'll get over it. Eventually. But oh, the guilt!

[Krista, Angel, and Toby]

Sally, if you ever grow your company, can I come work for you?

[Sally]

Oh yes! I am going through a similar situation. I work from home and usually squeeze my work in around Duncan time. But this week i took a freelance job onsite and have been leaving him home in his crate from 9am until 6:30pm with 2 breaks when the dog walker comes at 12 and 4. Poor thing. When we go out in the morning before i leave he goes right to the car and looks at me as if to say "So can we go to the park now?". I hate to leave him. When I got home last night he was bonkers for a bit but then passed out in my lap with his head resting on my foot. Oh Angel, so sorry your mama had to go back to work but at least you get to have other humans home with you. And yes....if i ever grew my company i would definitely allow dogs!

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

Angel will get over it but has to lay the guilt trip first, just like children do. Maybe we should start lobbying for doggy day cares at workplaces.

[Adina P]

Milking you for all the guilt you can muster! Heehee...she'll get used to it. Rosco always comes to watch me go out the door and then stares out the window looking ever so wishful that he could come too. It was worse when I DID take him to work with me now and then because he would hope EVERY single day was his day to join me.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Ah yes, they do know how to work the guilt trip. Not to worry, she will settle into this new routine.