Pack Together Again

No disrespect to any of the people we visited when we were back home in the states, but one thing we really looked forward to on our trip back was reuniting with our 4-legged k9 baby, Daphne.

When we first left for Korea back in March of last year we were very fearful that our dog, who would be (and still is) staying with Grandma and Grandpa Gilmore, would forget who we were in the comforts of her new home.  It was difficult to say good-bye and we hoped that our reunion would be full of bliss.

We honestly did believe Daphne couldn't possibly forget us, we've had her since she was 5 weeks old...


We knew she would recognize our scents once we got close enough, but we weren't sure what her reaction would be like.  Anybody who knows Daphne, knows that she is a total lover and will greet any stranger with warmth, compassion and kisses.

The second day in Denver we excitedly got in the car, phoned Grandma Gilmore and told her we were on our way.  She prepared the situation by sitting at the window with Daphne.  When we pulled up we saw the two of them staring longingly out the window.

It was a beautiful scene, Dee released Daphne through the front door and Lauren bolted from the car.  Daphne darted to the "stranger", but once she got one solid sniff it was quite a reunion.  The next 45 minutes were a conglomerate of panting, kissing, and wagging tails.  Anyone with a pet knows how sweet a pet reunion can be, even if the absence was only for 15 minutes.

Throughout the trip we were able to spend some quality time as a pack.

Our own experience is mirrored in this video, along with the belief that animals don't forget.