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The loss of our beloved 12 year-old dog (from bone cancer) in the spring of 2009 was a heart-wrenching experience. She was our "first-born" and a best friend to each of us in her own special way. I always thought we'd have another dog, but after suffering such a painful loss I changed my mind and declared "never again".
That being said, I am a dog-lover through and through. As an at-home mom I very much missed the companionship of my 4-legged friend, especially in the fall when my youngest daughters (twins) began full-day school in Grade 1.
That was when I decided to become a dog-walker. Daily walks with neighbourhood dogs allowed me to get a healthy dose-of-doggy and provided terrific exercise - the perfect combo! Friends of ours adopted Tessa from the SPCA this past Christmas and asked if I would be her dog walker. I was happy to help out!
When they told me they were looking for other "forever home" options for Tessa I was at a crossroads. Having fallen in love with Tessa during our daily walks, how could I live with not seeing her anymore? After a great deal of soul-searching she became furball-in-residence at our house. Lesson learned; never say never.
The twins, Olivia and Sophia, are thrilled to once again have a loving friend to greet them after school and snuggle with around the house. Big sister Bella is wonderfully responsible and helpful taking Tessa for her morning stroll before school every day. And Tessa loves her new "job" as mommy's assistant dog-walker! Mari-Beth
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