My First encounter with SCHAT

Will you be going for the whole 3 months? Or can you come back for visits?

it will be very hard, but it sounds like you are doing the right thing.

They feel so much better with familiar people and surroundings, if their immediate pack (you) aren't around.

 

Oh I'm so sorry you're going to have to leave Schat but how wise of you to take these steps to prepare both of you. I know this is going to be very hard, both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love the pic!

I would take something of yours that has been worn close to your body.....T-shirt (undershirt) etc. for him to snuggle with.  Also, of course, something of his own that hasn't been washed.....blanket, bed, rug - something that smells like "home". 

Has he been in your Mom's/Aunt's home before?

Are you leaving him there full time now?  I would have suggested 1/2 a day, then a whole day, then an overnight, then a week-end to "practice" seeing that you come back.....you always come back.

You are a very caring and loving Dad so of course it's hard but the reunion is going to be special.  Hugs.

How heart broken you must feel having to leave for 3 months. You will miss each other terrible I know...but what you can do now will help him during the transition of you not being there. As Marlene suggested leave your scent for him and get him use to new surrounds now while you can. Hugs