Thank you all... yes, her daycare can send me photos and I can call them (daily - as much as I want) and they know I will. This is one of those "LA" daycares and LA people tend to be a little nutty about their dogs (vegan, paleo, gluten free, organic diets) so they told me that Jasper can have her baby carrots, green beans and pumpkin. They said they even have to "cook" some dog's meals. Jasper gets 2 meals a day - kibble with veggies so she can have that there too. 

One of Jasper's best qualities is her adaptability. I was thinking on our walk tonight. She just "goes with the flow". Like when we go to Seattle, she walks into my mom's house and picks up like she never left. Same in hotel rooms (albeit with some barkies). Basically she can just adapt. Will she miss me? Probably. Will she be sad? Maybe at first. Will she have fun and snuggle the workers there? Heck yeah!!! 

I know it will be harder on ME than on her but boy oh boy... I will count the days till we are together again and until then... all the rest of the hours this week will be spent cuddling with Jasper (when she is able to put away the ball).

That is the only thing she will definitely miss - her toys. No toys allowed at daycare so no fetch or antlers.... but I'll buy her new toys to celebrate her coming back! 

PS - I feel like it's worth mentioning the massive amount of coins, pennies and dimes, I have seen lately. I believe this is Shelby sending me energy to let me know ALL will be fine. She did that last time I had to travel w/out Jasper! 

You are so sweet to check in!!! As those who are friends with me on FB know, I got a photo from daycare yesterday of little Jasper Lily in her new role as receptionist. Now you'll see, most dogs stay, hang in the back and the daycare sent me a photo of Jasper at the front desk. 

Piece of mind is EVERYTHING and I just called to check and she is doing great - playing with the BIG dogs (which is HUGE for her) and getting so excited to see the male workers there (she recognizes and loves them). She is doing great. She is being bold. She is happy. 

And I only have 5 more sleeps till I get to see her again!!! 

It's been a good experience so far but I definitely miss my little sidekick but 48 hours into this trip, I am feeling better about things. I am also exhausted from work stuff too so when I am on my phone and having more freedom, I might feel different but cautiously optimistic!

XXOO

REUNITED!!!!! She had NO desire to cuddle but wanted to play hours upon hours of fetch since she had no toys for a week. I happily obliged! 

And then we had the epic crash and cuddles for hours ... she had to be touching me the rest of Sat night and most of yesterday. All is right in my world. I had no clue my heart would heal to the point that I would miss and love another dog with such passion~! (and you'll see in the background is the Shelby wall and she watches over us all the time.

I would love to say I am never leaving her again but I know I am strong enough to do so. And every time something dark popped in my mind, I used Pam's suggestion of a "Stop Sign" and told myself to stop. 

It wasn't easy but it was a big step for me ... and Jasper indeed had a BLAST! They said they have never seen her come out of her shell as much. She was very happy but also very happy and surprised to see me too. 

Thanks all for the support, the suggestions and the confidence in me!