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| Jakey Beshears 1 year old |
Big doins around the Casa today. Everyone is all excited because they say it
is Jakey’s barkday….What? What’s that you say?..........my BIRTHday? Oh…………what’s a birthday? I understand bark, that’s when I use my
outside voice inside the house and get in big trouble. (insert lowered ears and coffee table diving
here)
A birthday. They say
I’m 1…………….one what? One super handsome
guy? One happy little paper
shredder? One chow hound
extraordinaire? Oh……………..one year
old. What’s a year? Well, whatever it is…Ozzie is too I’m sure.
Here’s what the HM has to say about today.
“Today marks a year since I went racing home from work to
find Mrs. Daisy Mae Brown working to try to bring much anticipated dog babies
into the world. She had been working on
one for quite awhile and I was concerned so we packed up and raced to the
vets. Turns out that little guy was
badly stuck and the vet had to pull him out.
Talk about traumatic, Daisy cried, I cried, the vet tech cried…it was
horrible. The pup was alive but barely
and no amount of work could save him so we eventually stopped trying. My concern at this point was for the little
mama who had 2 more to go. I would have
sacrificed them both to save her had the need presented itself. Luckily it didn’t.
My vet gave her a shot which was supposed to increase and
speed up her labor and sent me home with her.
Within less than an hour she had managed to bring forth her two little
guys without any further help. I was
amazed at her fortitude and matter of fact “let’s get down to business”
attitude. She is proof positive that it
takes a lot of heart to be a bonafied Princess.
And, that just because you are a Princess doesn’t necessarily mean you’re
a useless cupcake.
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| The boys brand new |
She was diligent, she was patient with visitors, she was
large and in charge and kept everything going as needed. She was also good to eat well (a huge worry
for me because Mini-Schnauzers sometimes don’t eat well and then you have a
real problem). Daisy did everything
right and she raised two really remarkable little dogs…..Ozzie and Jakey.
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| Ozzie Elmore and family |
Most of you have followed Ozzie and Jakey since the day they
were born and you know lots about them.
You know Ozzie found a wonderful forever home with Ms. Lisa and he has
lots of little kids to play with – he has a wonderful life.
Jakey wasn’t as lucky….he was forced to
remain at home with us…..the pet of old people. He will be like the 40 year old guy who
never leaves home but just lives with his parents all his life. But…I think he’s happy. He looks happy and he acts happy and I’m sure
he is much smarter than he acts.
This was my first experience in raising puppies in a long
long time and it sure made me remember how much fun it can be. It is also scary because you have invested a
lot of time and money into getting the best little dogs you can and you want to
make sure they have great homes at the end of your journey. I was lucky…..and so I quit while I was
ahead. I also came to find out that
people can be pretty danged mean spirited about your decision to raise a litter
of purebred dogs – I had to develop some awfully thick skin.
I’m all about the adoption thing as well and I have three
treasures I have rescued from the streets and many more who made my home a
stopping off point on their way to finding a better life. But, for me I found that raising a purebred
dog was a great experience. I learned a
lot about the breed and I also learned a lot about taking care of a little
pregnant mama and helping her raise good strong, healthy, well socialized
little pups. I’ve quit apologizing for
it. I feel I have handled my “breeder”
experience in a very responsible and well thought out manner. And I still encourage people to adopt, but
there is nothing wrong in having a purebred dog either…each to their own I say.
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| Cheeseburger Cake |
So today….Jakey gets a junior cheeseburger from Sonic in
honor of his birthday. He shared
this treat with his dog parents and Aunt Jessie as well (however Jessie was only interested in the food). I’m glad no one wanted Jakey. He’s my bed buddy, he still likes me best, he gets rid of all
unwanted electronics parts along with some that aren’t so unwanted and yet,
he’s a joy to have around. Jakey
embraces each and every day as a gift.
He’s happy to be alive…he has his dog dad to play with and Cooper is
very good with him and he loves the smaller humans in his life as well. So I hope you will wish Jakey…and Ozzie….a
very happy birthday today. Your comments
make them happy.” And now……….back to
Jakey….
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| The party was well attended by: from left to right - Daisy The Bored, Jakey The Confused, Cooper The Slightly Panicked and Roger The Incredulous |
OMGosh! Cheeseburger…………this was a new word for Jakey and
Jakey realllllllly loveums this word A.LOT.
I am happy I got to share my birthday treat with my doggie family and HM
says she made sure Ozzie would have a Cheeseburger too so Jakey’s life is
good…………..do you like my party hat? My
days are good days, I have lots of fun and I’m a very happy boy………and guess
what? I still love everybody!
