Amy and I share custody of Jigsaw. At our old house (Amy got the house, I got the company), we have it set up so that Jigsaw can unilaterally go into the backyard through doggy doors in the slider out to the lanai and the porch door itself. Every weekday morning, I go over to the house, open the gate at the side of the house and whistle for her. She jumps in the car enthusiastically and spends all day with me until 5-6, when I bring her back and let her back in the gate, and she goes back in the house and hangs out until Amy gets home from work. This weekend, Amy’s out of town, so I have her here with me overnight, and it’s nice to have a puppy at home with me. Although, I’m so used to having the whole bed to myself that she and I have been fighting for space every night! I think she knows that we’re not together anymore, and I think she’s adjusting very well to the new dynamic. Plus, she’s like a child of divorced parents – she gets spoiled! Extra walks, extra treats, more toys – it’s like dog heaven!
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There is nothing quite as comfortable and familiar as having your dog around.
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Twitter: Amanda234
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I love your duvet or comforter or whatever that is
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That’s great Adam. I think a dog is the best therapy in the world. That’s why I have two !
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Happy you get to spend a lot of time with your dog!Jigsaw looks like such a chill dog and extreamly cute too.Enjoy every moment!
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I am not sure how you do it. I don’t think I would ever be strong enough to give them back at the end of the weekend (shared custody time) They are my sigh of relief every time I walk in the door.
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I was secretly hoping that your entry title was ironic and there were totally going to be swords.
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Twitter: rachael1013
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Your dog is super cute. That is all.
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And the house switcharoo breaks the monotony! What an exciting life for Jigsaw now!
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Kudos to you two for being able to have that arrangement.
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BTW, every time I submit a comment, I mutter back in my head, “No, YOU hold your fuckin’ horses.”
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She’s a lovely dog. I am really glad you can get to share custody because it is heartbreaking if you never get to see your beloved pet again after a divorce. She looks so comfy there.
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I don’t remember getting extra walks / treats / toys from when my parents divorced.
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I think it’s great you have been able to work out that arrangement. My sister lost custody of her dog in a divorce. She grieved for the dog more than the marriage, lol.
My parents waited until we were in college to divorce. No special treats and spoils – boo!
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Divorced dude’s ‘dorable dog digs double domiciles.
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Twitter: CorrinRenee
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Awww…you big softie.
I told my husband that if we ever get divorced I’ll go after his pension if he tries to take my dog. He’s still weighing his options.
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Aww – Jigsaw rocks!!
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Twitter: Faiqa
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Awww, that’s such a nice photo
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I love this photo of Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw…one of the only animals to not love me immediately. Come to think of it, I get that reaction from most females.
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Twitter: poppycede
on April 18th, 2010 at Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:43 am
@Karl, she is always hot and cold with me, and you know how extreme of an animal lover I am.
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@Poppy, Same here. It’s crazy I don’t have any myself.
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Twitter: poppycede
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A perfect arrangement.
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Ahh, jigsaw. What a good dog. Also, that is a great photograph. Nicely done!
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While she’s a lovely dog, I can’t get past the comforter. Please tell me where you got it, it’s gorgeous!
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Twitter: floatingprncess
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Love the photo! And Jigsaw is lucky to have humans that have her best interests at heart.
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I could never live without a dog.
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Twitter: themuskrat
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i wish my children would be still long enough for a good picture like this. come to think of it, there are lots of actions that i’m sure your dog performs better than my children.
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I happen to have a very spoiled bunnyrabbit who can relate. It’s nice when these things work out!
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Twitter: elizawhat
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She’s a pretty girl!
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That’s a pretty good arrangement you have going on. Lucky dog.
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Twitter: whall
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You know what would be awesome? A new puppy for Jigsaw to play with. Go to one of your local pet adoption centers and fork over the $150 or whatever to rescue a dog.
Don’t worry; they only think it’s cheating the first 10 minutes. Then it’s bark, run, play, run, wrestle, run, sniff, run, pee with each other, run.
Kind of like how we first met in Vegas.
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