Taking that Chihuahua home made a long drive
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
September 15, 2016 5:58pm CST
We were Chihuahua puppy sitters for three nights and two days, then my daughter got home from her business trip. Given traffic rush hours and since she works at home on Wednesdays the easiest way to get her puppy home was to deliver it. So, at about 10 AM yesterday, we got the toys, the kennel, and the food into the car.
Anne held the tyke, and we got to Portland by noon without incident. In fact, the dog even walked on a leash for me at a rest stop. That was real progress since she had simply frozen with her harness and leash on before.
After the delivery, we left quickly since Emily had a plumber coming to give an estimate on a bathroom remodel. We needed to get ahead of the rush hour traffic anyway, so stopped for lunch.
The scenic route turned out to be a lot slower than the interstate would have been, even had a traffic jam in the Oregon wine country. The two hour drive home took three and a half, but it was pretty country.
I told my daughter that she might have to wait until the weekend to get the pup if we sat again.
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@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic You'll need to start practising sheep. After me, 1, 2, 3, baa baa 
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
16 Sep 16
Glad to hear puppy is back with her mommy and that you are back home safe and sound after a long trip.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
16 Sep 16
love the picture! so cute! i guess she was feeling cooped up, too, and eager to walk during your rest stop. i hope she remembers you when you puppysit her again.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 16
I suspect she will recall her "dogfather."
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
16 Sep 16
Aw I love chihuahuas. At least you got it home safe and sound
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 16
@IvySaysHi I will relay these compliments to my daughter.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Sep 16
Thanks, I found the pic my wife took to add, finally.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
16 Sep 16
I sure the "tyke" was glad to be back home. It sounds like you should have stuck with the interstate if you were in a hurry to get home.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Sep 16
We were not, but I did not plan on that much traffic in the country.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
16 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic It seems as if you don't plan for something then it happens.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
31 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic here we get them on the freeways
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Oct 16
That was a crazy day in a traffic jam out in the country that way.
@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Sep 16
I talked my way through that Portland traffic. I was this side of a panic snit but I talked out loud and we did it- that one long circle on ramp that was about as high as a skyscraper and trucks etc. zipping by us, that was a monster. I am glad you and yours are okay.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Sep 16
I know that one well. It is where I end up when I am lost.
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@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic About 6 hours later I was lost- in the tri-cities.
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@KristenH (33393)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
16 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic Aww how sweet. You're so sweet to go the extra mile or two for her.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Sep 16
She got the little pup just a few weeks ago, and missed her so much while she was gone that we decided to make the 100 or so mile drive and back.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Sep 16
Sounds like some progress was made. A three and a half hour drive, though. That's a long time behind the wheel!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 16
It can be with the right pet. She was a great little puppy.
@queenofcats (143)
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5 Jan 17
Your little friend looks so cute! Definitely a great short-term companion.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Jan 17
Yes, she is much cuter than I expected. We saw her again this last weekend.
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 16
Nice of you to take the 'tyke' home. Nice to get out for a drive even it took longer than it should have.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 16
It was quite a drive after all.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 16
Yes, I can't resist my daughter's wants and needs. Thankfully she earns a great living for herself and her dog.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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16 Sep 16
yes, rush hour traffic can really put a damper on travels. i hate it when i time it wrong & end up stuck in it unnecessarily. i'm sure she was glad to see her pup.
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