Saying Goodbye to Cooby

Miles playing ball with Cooby

Miles and I walked Cooby to the park at the end of Grand St. together to say goodbye. It is a beautiful day and the cute twins, Izzy and Ozzie were there. Delilah really likes them. It's unusual for us to all walk together as a family, but oh, so special. Of course we wonder at what points Cooby knows what is going on. I used to indicate to him a few days before leaving that something is up, but I have learned that can create anxiety. We were told by one of his dog boarding places that he's getting more anxious during his stays than when he was younger (he's 6 1/2).

So this time, remembering that dogs live in the moment and can't tell time, I didn't really say goodbye until the moment I said goodbye, with him in the back of the car. MIles is driving him up to Phonecia to board with a wonderful woman in the country. Her name is Marilyn Manning. She has a paradise with a lovely garden and water features, and two houses. She manages the dogs between the garden and the two houses, dividing them up depending on who's coming or going. We sent along a pillowcase that we hope smells a little like us, for his comfort. Miles will remind Marilyn of some of his vocabulary.

Leah saying goodbye to Cooby