She followed us all day long. She never really let us out of her sight as she whined about
this and whimpered about that. We made sure a good amount of nutrition was given to her
and that she was hydrated. We went about our daily routines hoping that she would find her
way back to “normal” soon. We went for a walk thinking maybe some fresh air and
movement would do her some good...to no avail.
Evening came, and soon after, dinner was coming to a close. She still acted strangely as the plates were being cleared, the glasses being rinsed, and the food put away.
“Maybe she needs a hug?” inquired Ava.
I squatted down to meet her at eye level and said, “C’mere Sasa”.
She ducked her tail under and nuzzled her face into my body. Lindsay, Ava, and I gave her hugs for a long time. She went from one to the other several times over the course of 15 minutes. Upon completion of the “hugging” session she was just fine.
I find it amazing how Ava so naturally knew that Sasa needed some hugs. Often times we overlook our pets’ basic needs in the name of raising our family...yet they are part of our family just as much as any other member. And while they do need food, shelter, and exercise, they also need love and the reassurance of the human touch.
We’re usually pretty good about paying attention to Sasa. Now that the kids are in the early years of school they are learning to appreciate all Sasa has to offer. They love her dearly and vice-versa.
I suppose on those days when the demands of our life distract us from Sasa she really does feel it...and it took Ava’s innocence to bring that to light.
Evening came, and soon after, dinner was coming to a close. She still acted strangely as the plates were being cleared, the glasses being rinsed, and the food put away.
“Maybe she needs a hug?” inquired Ava.
I squatted down to meet her at eye level and said, “C’mere Sasa”.
She ducked her tail under and nuzzled her face into my body. Lindsay, Ava, and I gave her hugs for a long time. She went from one to the other several times over the course of 15 minutes. Upon completion of the “hugging” session she was just fine.
I find it amazing how Ava so naturally knew that Sasa needed some hugs. Often times we overlook our pets’ basic needs in the name of raising our family...yet they are part of our family just as much as any other member. And while they do need food, shelter, and exercise, they also need love and the reassurance of the human touch.
We’re usually pretty good about paying attention to Sasa. Now that the kids are in the early years of school they are learning to appreciate all Sasa has to offer. They love her dearly and vice-versa.
I suppose on those days when the demands of our life distract us from Sasa she really does feel it...and it took Ava’s innocence to bring that to light.
