Animaniacs!

When we first found out that we were going to Pakistan, we weren't sure what we were going to do about the animals. Do we take them with us? Do we leave them behind? What kinds of food do they have there? Could we buy a two year supply here and ship it over there? Are there dog parks? Who would take care of them when we went on vacation? All these questions were going through our minds, and we were so confused. One day they were coming with us, the next day they were staying behind.

But it's finally settled, I think. Roderick's parents will take care of them for the two years (or longer) that we're gone for. I really don't want to leave them behind but their quality of living won't be the same there as it is here in Canada. I want to bring them, because they really are my babies, but it just wouldn't be fair to them. Not to mention -- the big reason we aren't bringing them, the 3 months of quarantine they would require! I have an 80lb German Shepherd and there's no way I could put her in a tiny kennel, all alone, for 3 months. She'd never be the same again!

I'm really going to miss my furbabies while we're gone but I just need to keep reminding myself - It's all for the best!

 Mya, our Sable German Shepherd. She's 2 and is such a good girl!

 My baby Fawkes, Rod gave him to me for my 24th birthday! He's named after Dumbledore's phoenix in the Harry Potter series. Yup, cause I'm a nerd like that.

 Fawkes and Cougar, the newest addition to our family. He's a Tonkinese and is such a cuddle bug.