We drove the whole night to get where we were going. By this time, I was awake and saw that we were in another part of the countryside. I do enjoy the countryside and seeing where we were going. I turned my German Shepherd body completely around to look out of the other window. My body was shaking from excitement and my tail couldn't stop wagging. "Kendria, settle down." Shadow reminded. "I'm sorry, Shadow but we all know that I like it when we come here." I say, jittery. I know I'm supposed to remain calm but I couldn't help myself when we come here. There was so much space for me to get my energy out. Plus, Kate, the human who lives here, is such a nice lady and I do like her a lot.
Once we arrive at the ranch, Kate walked out with a bright smile on her face. "Well, if isn't the newly weds!" she said, clapping her hands. Once the doors were open, I was the first to jump out. The ground was slightly rougher on my German Shepherd paws than I remember. I ran up to Kate in a playful way with my tail wagging, butt and all because of how excited I was. "Kendria! Hey there, silly girl!" Kate exclaimed giving me a few pets. The others got out of the car to greet Kate. They had to tug on my collar to pull me back from Kate. It did hurt a bit but not too much.
"Whoa, this place smellorama." Chance says, intrigued of the ranch. I turn to look at him with my ears raised, "Hallelujah, I've died and gone to Kentucky!" He then goes to chase the chickens while barking obnoxiously. That dog… I was too excited to be here however I know when to calm myself down. I just sat down with my tongue hanging out to show that I was calm and relaxed. Hope was holding Sassy in her arms while Shadow was sitting by Peter, just as relaxed as me. They continued to talk about her going away to some sort of convention. Hope then introduced Sassy to Kate and then she gave the cat to the nice lady.
"Chance! C'mere boy! Chance!" Jamie called, going to catch that rambunctious canine. I decided to follow him in a canter in loud pants. Jamie finds a frisbee and starts to play with Chance, who had a good hold of the frisbee. "C'mon, Kendria! I know you want to play." Chance said, twisting his head back and forth to get the frisbee from Jamie. "Nah, I'll stay on the sidelines. I think you got this." I answer, shaking my head. I then turn my head to see Shadow with Peter. Shadow looked… so sad and concerned. I decided to go over to them in a trot with my German Shepherd head lowered.
The both of them glanced at me. Peter looked so upset and that concerned me. I sit down beside Shadow on his right side. The sun was starting to set. Peter then started to pet us in an upsetting way. By the look on his face, something was telling me that something was bothering him. He then hugs us close to him. "I'm going to miss you guys so much." he sadly said. His fingers run through my fur. I rested my German Shepherd chin on his shoulder calmly. Something was definitely bothering him.
"It's alright, Peter. We know you're sad… but why is it that you're sad?" I say, feeling concerned. "We'll be back again in a week… I promise." Peter said, continuing to hug us. "What's wrong?" Shadow asked, now worried. The boy pulls back from us and looks to the right. It was because of Laura calling him to the car. I look over for a moment to see that the family was starting to pack up. "Don't worry Peter. We're here to protect you." Shadow said in a fatherly tone. Something was telling me that… we were not going with them.
"Be good dogs." Peter said, sounding distant. He stands up and starts to walk away from us. "Stay." he said finally. I stood up on my German Shepherd paws and turned to face him. My pointed ears were starting to lower. He started to walk away from us and to the car. We were really being left behind…
When they got in the car, I trotted towards it before stopping in my tracks. "Guys… don't go…" I whined, looking at the car with puppy eyes. I've already been abandoned once… why do I have to go through it a second time? Why can't we go with them…? "Oh no… not this." Chance said in despair. I know that Chance was abandoned too and from what I hear he's been sent to the pound. I think it traumatized from that event and doesn't like talking about it. The car then was completely gone out of sight.
"Shadow? Chance? Kendria? C'mon guys!" Kate called, patting her her leg to get our attention. I had no choice but to comply. My head lowered with my ears lowered as I walked in a normal pace. As I trotted back, I turn my German Shepherd head to see that Shadow was still sitting in the same spot that he was in. He didn't move a muscle from that spot even after Kate called us. I know we're all affected by this sudden change however I think Shadow's been affected the most because he couldn't figure out why. I guess we'll figure it out.