Miss Poppy is a year old today! I so wanted her to be able to have a playdate or two, both for her enjoyment and make it easier for her to be cooped up tomorrow when I'm at work, but it was a wet, dreary, sloppy, stay-mostly-indoors day. I took the above photo when she was laying on my bed and saw the neighbors' chickens through the window; that was about as exciting as it got. I did take her down to the basement to do a little agility work, and played with her as usual, but it's mostly been a 'bored puppy' day. Fortunately, she didn't have any expectations. 😉
This little nugget has morphed into a leggy, lovely lady and treasured companion. Poppy had pretty big pawprints to fill, coming into our lives less than a month after we lost dear Jackson. But as she learns and matures and becomes more dependable while entertaining us with terrier antics, the ache of missing Jackson lessens . . . and the pain potential for a future good-bye grows. Such is giving one's heart to a dog; may there be many, many years together before that happens.
Poppy's first year is a wrap at . . .
8 comments:
She's quite the adorable ham, isn't she? What a doll! I'm so glad she came into your life when she did, Michelle. xo
Happy Birthday Poppy! I can't believe she's a year old already! The photos are a real treat for the mind and heart. She's so photogenic, and her personality really shines through. :)
Thanks for showing us that terrier timeline. Happy birthday to Poppy! She has become such a blessing to you! Of course, we enjoy seeing her antics also... well, and the Super Star too! Lol.
I LOVED every single picture of this beautiful lady. You are so right. I have always said, a beloved pet is "a heart ache just waiting in the wings." Why do we do this to ourselves over and over again. Because the years with them are so worth it!!!
Shes' really turned out to be the perfect dog for you. (And a couple of other members of your household seem to like her, too!) One year certainly does zoom by fast. Sending wishes to Poppy and you for many, many, many more happy years together.
Thanks for the pics. Of all the dogs we've had, never a terrier. My great aunts always kept Jack Russells. These two sisters lived together in their later years and they were extremely good training dogs. Aunt Pearl's dog would only take food from her, and from her right hand. Amazing! Poppy has that 'look.' Maybe someday I'll have to try one - if there's time! Sadness seems to run a parallel chart to happiness with pets: The greater the joy, the greater the sorrow at losing them. It's a good trade off. On to the next year!
She really filled a hole in your heart. I'm glad she's been such a great girl! Happy Birthday, Poppy!
Thanks for posting all those lovely pictures of your beautiful Poppy! It's really hard to believe that she's a year old already. What a treasure she is for you!
It was nice to see her wearing the little pink harness. It's just like Rico's, but he has not grown into his, much less out grown it. It's still loose on him.
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