ATB: Goodbye, Goodbye!

All of the pups from our Magnificent Obsession Litter (Pippin & Chevy pups) are now with their new famillies, which is right where they should be. But as I am often asked - is it hard to say goodbye?

It absolutely is - even when I know we've selected the best possible homes for them.  And especially so because we kept Magnum (Tank) out for a couple of extra weeks to be certain of our own selection.  We've waffled a little bit, had some bouts of manic indecision, changed names around some simply because it's not easy.  And as is the case with ALL pups that arrive here one way or another, I love each one more than I can even say.  That love goes with our pups when they leave and it remains here if they stay.  The first puppy to leave us was 'Annie' (Cherry), a few days later we said goodbye to 'Bogey' (Mack).  The following weekend we placed 'Thistle' (Holly) into Julie's arms.  Last weekend it was 'Rangely' (Mopar) who left his ATB family.  And today?  Today the transfer of ownership of all of Hemi's littermates was complete when 'Magnum' met his new family. Each of these pups is in a family that will hunt birds and has had a Brittany before. Most important, they are an important part of their new owners lives living with them as part of their family, in their home, first and foremost as a well loved pet/companion. Just like Hemi is doing as he sleeps on the rug in front of the porch door with the breeze blowing upon him. You see, today it is also the first day of the rest of his life too! 

The song below is dedicated to not only the Magnificent Obsession litter of Brittany pups, but to all the  very special animals who have impacted my life in one way or another over the years.  All for the love of the dog, both given and received.  I hope you enjoy it.  (Don't forget to pause the PlayList to the right.)

So Long!

(Zooey Deschanel & M Ward - Winnie The Pooh Movie)

It's not complicated, Or very hard to grasp,

But every time I see you I laugh.

I wont get too sappy,I've had no epiphany,

I just enjoy your company.

You test my nerves it makes me stronger,

So can you bother me a little bit longer?

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye

And I Hate to see the end, the end,

‘Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend.

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye

And I Hate to see the end, the end,

‘Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you.

Well I could dot the Is,And you could cross the Ts,

‘Cause letters alone are lonely.

Well I could be the blossom,And you could be the bee,

And then I could call you honey.

You test my nerves, it makes me stronger,

So can you bother me a little bit longer?

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye

And I Hate to see the end, the end,

Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye

And I Hate to see the end, the end,

Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you

Some like to be

Alone independent and on their own

All alone I guess they're free,but not me,

not me.

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye

And I Hate to see the end, the end,

‘Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you..