Aw, only just seen this
It's lovely to see some pics of the gang again! The one of Lenny with the ball in his mouth made me smile and the highspeed one made me laugh out loud, having met him I think those two pics sum him up perfectly
Louise and Sav, I think you've both been brilliant to work all this out so amicably, you've clearly worked together really well to sort out the best for everyone so try not to feel bad about anything and visits are always there for when things are missed
I guess such a big age gap and difference in temperament really helps explain what happened to Meg as she's approaching her quieter years.. I know Normy would actually be very happy on her own too, but I also know she's young enough to tolerate Dave and there is never any stress between them so it's not a problem and she just rolls her eyes and huffs a bit but carries on as normal. Dave however, becomes virtually suicidal on his own so he will always need a chum - he was a bit quiet and withdrawn before I got Normy and the change in him for the better when he got company was similar to the way you describe Meg when Lenny isn't around
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It's horses for courses and you've done the right thing
xxx