Shelby's blog

Howdy, we talked to Jim and Kathleen and we decided to meet at the In and Out in Roseville rather that Auburn. I wrapped their presents the best I could, don’t forget, we don’t have thumbs, and away we went.

 We got there just after noon, late again, have to do something about the chauffeur, and they were already there! I was so excited I couldn’t wait to get out of the truck. I ran up to greet them and I so excited I just kinda wiggled around a bit. They were so happy to see me they didn’t even notice that the chauffeur and maid were there! Now that’s what I call a greeting! Everybody hugged and we found a table to sit at.

The maid and Jim went inside and ordered my, oops, excuse me, their, cheeseburgers and fries. I sat and watched them talk and eat and every time someone would look at me I’d give ’em the Golden Retriever smile and bat my eye lashes a couple of times and fries started coming my way! It was only a couple of minutes later when a chunk of cheeseburger made it my way and I wolfed that tidbit down in the blink of an eye.

The whole time we were there people, grown ups and kids, wanted to meet and talk with me, but my focus was the cheeseburger and fries. My dilemma was, how do I be sweet to all these folks and not miss any opportunity to score more cheeseburger and fries? The answer soon became obvious, they finished all the food!!! I was just getting warmed up and all of a sudden, it’s all gone…the fries…the cheeseburgers…all gone. 

I was so bummed. But I got over it and pretty soon we were all talking and laughing and I made sure I wagged my tail when people looked at me. I think that’s expected.

A short time later the maid asked Jim and Kathleen to open their presents. I was very nervous, I had never given anyone a wrapped present before. After they tore the wrapping off they smiled and said, “This is exactly what we wanted, we love them!” They were so happy they each gave me a hug.  Kathleen said I have a spot on the wall for mine and Jim said so do I. I was so excited to see how happy the pictures made them.

They told me how much they miss me and how happy they were that I found a home where people love me and take care of me and they were also very happy that I met and had so many friends that were tripawds! They also told me they would never forget me. 

It was time to leave, hugs were exchanged, everyone said, we’ll see you again soon and I ran to the truck and hopped into the cab. I was so happy we went, we all had a great time. When I got home, I was so busted by Penny and Charlie because I had cheeseburger and french fry breath.

Dad and I are going to Martinez tomorrow to visit the vet’s and then Sunday morning we’ll go to Memorial Hospital to visit some folks. I’m really excited about going and now I know why it’s so importent that we go, because now I understand how it feels to know you won’t be forgotten.