Happy 10th birthday, Rocky!! LOTS of pictures!

[luvofallhorses]

time sure does fly!
It just seems like yesterday that we brought him home.
we got him in a "free" add in a town named Rocker
(hence the name Rocky) in December of 1996
when our basset hound was pts. normally, we don't rush
to get another dog, but my parents didn't want me and my
brother to go through the pain of losing a family member
again.

In 2002, I was working at Burger King
and I got this urgent call
from my parents saying
one of my dogs got hit by a car.
My heart sank.
I went outside and
waited for my dad
and when I got in the car,
he said that Rocky went
out of the gate to go get in the van
on the driver's side and someone
was obviously speeding or something
(it's a school zone..)
and hit Rocky.. It was a hit and run. :evil:
He was rushed by my parents to the
emergency
vet fighting for his life.
We were told he was going to be OK
after re-cooperating in the animal clinic
for 7 days.
I thanked God that night when we knew
he was going to be OK. I call him my miracle dog.

he has to be one of the best dogs I have ever had. him and my dad
are buddies and I cannot believe he is 10 already! It sure sucks when he gets old and I wish he could live forever and he's one of the reasons that I love black dogs. :) he's serious perfect in every way to me.

pics coming in the next post...

[luvofallhorses]

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at the mutt fashion show last year at the mall..he won 3rd place and got a whole basket of goodies. :) he was a nurse and the cutest nurse I have ever seen in my life. ;)
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more coming..

[luvofallhorses]

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Happy birthday, my handsome Rocky boy...I LOVE YOU!!!!
:D

[Jadapit]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY :D

Rocky, your such a handsome boy! I'm so glad you made it through your car ordeal. You sound like an amazing dog. I hope you have the best birthday ever.

[luvofallhorses]

Rocky says thanks, Auntie Donna! :D

[Lobodeb]

Happy Birthday Rocky! Sounds like you've had an eventful life, but at least your better now. Being loved sure helps, doesn't it?

I hope you have an extra special day.

[sandragonfly]

glad he is still with you! :)

wow, 10th year ... HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY!!!

have a great day I hope!!

[chocolatepuppy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY!!!
You are such a handsome boy! I'm sure you will be spoiled extra today! :D

[Alysser]

Happy birthday, handsome!! :D I never knew he got hit by a car, poor boy, it must have been scary, I'm glad to hear he made it. On a brighter note, I hope you get spoiled today Rocky! :D

[petslover]

Happy 10th Birthday Rocky. You sure do sound like a very awesome dog. I hope you get spoiled rotten because it sounds like you deserve it. You sure are lucky to have a family that loves you so much! Happy Birthday.

[My Peanuts]

Happy birthday sweet Rocky.

[Almita]

Happy 10th Birthday! I hope you have the best day ever and get spoiled!

[wolf_Q]

Happy Birthday Rocky!!

[luvofallhorses]

Rocky says thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and the compliments! :o :D

[MajesticCollies]

Happy Birthday Rockey. Hope you got a big ole' steak for your birthday.

[GoldenLuv]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANDSOME

you are soo adoreable rocky baby hope ur mommy gave you aspecial treat or extra lovings

SMOOCHES

[cyber-sibes]

Happy birthday Rocky!

[luvofallhorses]

thank you! :D

[K9karen]

Happiest of Birthdays, Handsome Boy! I LOVE the hint of white around your mouth. You look marv-el-lous! Hope you have tons of fun and lots of treats to celebrate! Am so glad you're still with us!!!!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Happy Birthday Rocky Boy!!! :) :D :)

You sure are a special boy Rocky. I had no idea you were hit by a car either. I'm so happy you made it and are here with us today to celebrate your 10th birthday!! I hope you have many many more happy returns!! :D

[cloverfdx]

Oh Krista what a special tribute to your handsome boy :D. Happy Birthday Rocky, heres to many more.

[luvofallhorses]

thanks, K9Karen, Daisy and Delilah, and Rhi! :D

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Happy birthday, Rocky!!!! :D I hope you have a fabulous day!!

[luvofallhorses]

thank you! :) he had a fabolous day and they all got pig ears. :D

[elizabethann]

Rocky, you are a handsome boy. I'm so glad your family loves you very much and I just know you love them more than anything. Happy Birthday dear Rocky.

[luvofallhorses]

thank you! :) he sure means a lot to me and my family. :)

[sumbirdy]

I know this is a little late but....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY!!! You look just like my RB Buck.

[k9krazee]

Happy (belated) birthday Rocky!!!!!