All the vets we have seen since Rita lost her eyesight have said “She’ll be fine. Just don’t move the furniture around.” I was so worried about bringing her on this trip because she had never been here. I could just sit and watch her all day. She has done such an amazing job of getting around. She didn’t do such an amazing job of being nice to the other dogs.
Rita
She knows exactly how far it is to the sofa from the tile floor in the breakfast room. Once she hits the carpet, it’s like she doesn’t even have to think . . she makes a run for the sofa and never misses. As soon as she leaves the kitchen though, she’s in unexplored territory and runs into things. There’s a little fence that my uncle keeps up at the other end of the kitchen to keep his dogs out of the dining room and living room. Rita bumped into that the first day so she hasn’t tried going that way but a couple of times, she’s followed us as we went through and as soon as she hits the carpet past the fence, she knows she’s lost and wants to run back to the kitchen where she’s familiar with her surroundings.
I would never have believed she could have gotten along this well in a totally unfamiliar area. Now I just hope she remembers where things are at home and doesn’t bump into stuff for the first few days we’re back home.
We’re so thankful my uncle has this place and not only does he welcome us to come any time but he’s fine with us bringing Rita. We would never board her now that she’s blind and it’s kinda hard to look for a new home this far from our home when the hotels where we would stay here don’t allow dogs.
Nelle Coursey says
But mom, she is so pretty, just look at that sweet face!!
Pat says
I can not understand why motel want allow animals. They are a lot less messy and quieter than most adults and kids.
cindy says
I never had a problem boarding my blind dog, but I always used the vet’s office that had boarding available.
cassews says
Its hard to find a pet friendly hotel .. But when we do I make sure to take pictures of the place and if its nasty- I let the front desk know about it. WE stayed at a chain hotel not long ago and everything in the room had spots all over, the carpet was torn etc.. so I wrote it down, took pictures of the problems and showed it to the front desk stating that I will not be charged for this. We also took pictures of the room the way we left it.
Its a good thing your Uncle likes pups and you all can stay with them. Some families won’t let a furkid into their homes. But then that is what makes us all unique for sure !
montanaclarks says
Just an FYI–Marriott Residence Inns take pets–almost all of them do. And I will say again, Rita hit the jackpot when she landed at your home! Happy New Year!
lacefaerie says
She looks just like our Gizmo! She went blind almost overnight. She coped very well, but always moved slowly.
My sister had a Pomeranian who was congenitally blind. He didn’t have eyes or eye sockets. Watching him navigate his world was amazing. It was like he had sonar! He could avoid obstacles even at a dead run frolicking with his littermate who lived with our Mama!
Debbie says
I understand hotels not allowing pets. I have a severe dog allergy, and no matter how well the room is cleaned, I could still have a reaction. I even have reactions to people’s clothes if they have dog hair on them. If you want to get grossed out, get a UV flashlight, and when you get to a hotel room, shine that light around, and any stains from body fluids will show up. Even pet stains supposedly cleaned up.
Pamj says
Judy, we travel with a large 90# American Bulldog & a Jack Russell. We stay at La Quintas all over the US & plan our stops accordingly. Have never had a minutes trouble from them, except from the one & the witch at the front desk at La Quinta in Fredricksberg, Tx. Actually in most LQ’s our dogs are better behaved than most 2 legged kids. We do pick up after them, & have never had any problems. Join LQ frequent stay program which is free & enjoy the free stays sooner than most other chains.
Laura Haynes says
Drury Inn also allows dogs.