Jesse's First day

Jesse's First Day.

We waited at the Airport, knowing that our lives were about to change. Was this a wise decision or would we live to regret it. We now have three dogs in our home. Sabina who is six years old, Thomas who is eight months old and Jesse who is nine weeks old.

Sabina was our first service puppy. After Melody died we decided we would never have a dog of our own again. She was a black and white classic Border Collie. She was the most beautiful dog ever and we cried the day we took her to the Vet and stayed with her while she departed from this life. We mourned for three months.

Then we retired and after much discussion we decided to apply to become puppy raisers for Guide Dogs. Sabina came into our lives. What a learning curve that was for us. She turned out to be an excellent dog and the powers that be decided to breed with her. We were asked if we wanted to keep her and become Brood keepers. It took us ten days to make the final decision. We gave her up.

Jane became her carer and we booked one of her pups. The pup's name was Sizzle She was a blond Labrador and she turned out to be very unpredictable. One day she was able to do the work that was required and the next day she would be very skittish. She became a pet.

We booked another Sabina pup. This time a black male named Lenny. He was also a Labrador. What a lovely dog. Sadly he was sensitive to metal strips and would leap over them. He too became a pet and what a lovely pet he would make. I loved that dog so much.

Then Sabina was retired. This time when were offered her we jumped at the opportunity. Jane could no longer take care of her and she cried so much when she said goodbye. We cried with her as we handed a box of tissues, chocolates and a bottle of wine.

She is now our pet and we love her to pieces. The trouble is so do the pups that come into our home and Sabina is not impressed.