Happiness IS A Warm Puppy!

I was going to do a serious post today. Really. But then it was quite a nice morning, it's my birthday and I decided to have some fun. Yard work could wait. Certainly blogging could wait. So what to do. Call a friend for lunch? Nope. Go see my favorite puppy. It has been a couple of weeks and I was anxious to see how much he had grown. You can judge for yourselves!

Olli's Mom assured me it was a good time to come since a lot of staff were on duty and she could visit a bit too. So here I am in my usual spot on the floor with a bundle of fluff in my lap.

A family came in and everyone descended on the pup. I had to take the pictures. Kids and puppies. A combination that can't be beat. What a great way to have your dog socialized! Take him to you place of work every day.

It reminds me of when we were first married and had our first Saint. We lived near Princeton at the time and used to walk the Delaware canal path between Washington's Crossing and New Hope. Hub once commented had he known how many girls a Saint puppy attracted he'd have foregone matrimony for some time to come. Ha! Probably true!

As you can see, even when staff had a free moment they couldn't resist scratching an ear! I do believe Ollie is going to be even more spoiled than Bacchus!

I was on the receiving end of something the others didn't get, however. Kisses. All over my hand and face. I've been given the best gift possible for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and now my birthday. My Bacchus.

Being Auntie Mari to Ollie isn't a bad second!

Maybe tomorrow I'll get back to something more serious. Then again maybe not. I haven't told you about the goose that came in!

Puppy Love

Every once in awhile I figure I've done something right. If I hadn't, I don't know how I rate the wonderful "animal" people that have passed through my life over the years. None have meant more to me than the ones I have now.

You met Ollie a couple of weeks ago when I took Bacchus to meet him. He belongs to one of the vet techs. Last week she and the staff had been talking about us and were wondering how we were doing. So she gave me a call. Just to touch base. And to deliver a standing invitation to drop by whenever I was in the area to visit with Ollie. These are special, caring people. There will be a time when I'm sure they'll see more of me than they'd like.

I had to go to the grocery store today and it's right around the corner. I called to see if they were busy and was told to come on in. I did. With camera in hand. The proud Mom doesn't have a camera and you know parents need pictures of their kids. So every once in awhile I'll bop in and snap a few for her or take a short video. Today, still in my gardening clothes and looking like I have a death grip on him, I had my picture taken too.

When circumstances permit, like it's a bit cooler, I'll take Bacchus with me. He's still enjoying his outings and the interaction with one of his own! Dr. Prince came in from her lunch break while I was there. We talked about how full the cycle has become. What Ollie's Mom is going through with him, I'm repeating with my dear old man. Same issues, different ages. I revel and reminisce in her enthusiasm for the breed, comparing notes, answering questions and experiencing again the absolute joy of a new puppy.

I'm finding the experience fascinating, poignant and very, very special.