Happy 3rd Gotcha Day, Kiara...

[Kfamr]

Tomorrow we celebrate a incredibly special day. The fact that we almost weren't able to celebrate tomorrow, because of the incident in September, makes the day even more special.

July 15th, 2007 - we celebrate Kiara's 3rd Gotcha Day, the day we adopted her. Or the day she blessed our lives, I should say...
I swear she finds something to amaze me with daily. She truly is one in a million. Since day one she has been such a wonderful dog.

It's very obvious we were meant to be. The day we adopted her it was so very clear she wanted us as her family. She refused to go near any of the other visitors at the shelter that day. We were so lucky to find her that day in September, when she had been missing and our hearts were torn.

Tomorrow we will celebrate with our friends Falise, Tyson, and their mommy and daddy. She's got presents waiting for her and I plan to make some doggie cupcakes. I promise photos from then, too. For now, here are some photos from today. My little girl is so special to me.

One of her nicknames is Ang or Angie... derived from Angel. She is my angel.
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/1.jpg

Playing frisbee in the front yard. Yesterday was the first day we did this since the incident in September. I miss doing this with her so much but I am incredibly scared to. That is how she took off in September, we were in the front yard off leash playing frisbee. This time, as you can see, she was leashed.
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/2.jpg

Her flippy doubles as a water bowl...
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/3.jpg

Hot and happy girl...
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/4.jpg

http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/5.jpg

Muscle girl...
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/6.jpg

Pretty girl...
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/7.jpg

Waiting for the release command to go in the pool...
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/8.jpg

Weeeee!
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/9.jpg

Weeeeeeee!
http://petevents.com/~simba/Post7-14-2007/10.jpg

And here is a video/slidshow - pictures and videos from her first day home, a few in between, and some from her 2nd Gotcha Day.
http://petevents.com/~simba/kigotchaday3.wmv

HAPPY 3RD GOTCHA DAY, KIKI DEE!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Happy Gotcha Day, Ki!!!

I'm so glad you're able to celebrate this day again with her, Kay. Hopefully there will be many more! She's such a beautiful, happy girl. :)

[cyber-sibes]

:D ;) HAPPY THIRD GOTCHA DAY KIARA! :p :cool:
Have a wonderful time with your family & friends, sweetie girl, big kisses & belly rubs to you!

[Bengalz]

Happy Happy Gotcha Day Kiara :D You knew which home was to be yours and you certainly picked your people well :D

Here's to many more happy gotcha days for you sweetie!!

[ramanth]

Happy Gotcha Day Kiara! :D

[caseysmom]

Happy gotcha day Kiara, thank god you are where you belong on this special day.

[gemini9961]

Happy Gotcha Day Ki!!

Great video Kay. :)

[luvofallhorses]

Happy gotcha day, gorgeous! :) I am glad she picked you and your family, Kay. :) she is by far one of my favorite pet talk pups. :) she has such a great character and personality. :) I hope she has fun tomorrow which I know she will. :) I can't wait to see pics of the party. :D

[chocolatepuppy]

HAPPY GOTCHCA DAY KIARA !!! :D
I hope you enjoy your special day pretty girl!
you know how I love black and tan pups ;)

[Danegirl2208]

HAPPY GOTCHCA DAY KIARA!

You are such a beautiful girl! Hugs and mooshies from me and my crew!

[K9karen]

Dearest Ki..I hope you know how many admirers you have! I love you like my own! I hope we'll be celebrating Gotcha Days for a long, long time! Hugs, kisses, belly rubs, tenny ball tosses and everything you deserve!

[CathyBogart]

Happy gotcha day Kiki!!

[buttercup132]

Aww happy Gotcha day Kiki.
Your mommy is so lucky to have you.

[K9soul]

Beautiful tribute, beautiful pictures, and a beautiful girl whose soul just shines in her soft, intelligent and loving eyes. She's just more gorgeous than ever before. Happy gotcha day sweetheart. You could not possibly be more loved than you are by your mom :). Hugs and kisses to sweet little Ki!

[Kfamr]

Thank you guys who replied - thank you VERY much. Today was a very fun and special day for us.

[K9karen]

Kay..pictures, yes?

[Sevaede]

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, KIARA! :D

And here's to many more, pretty girl! :D

[luvofallhorses]

Thank you guys who replied - thank you VERY much. Today was a very fun and special day for us.

wheres the pics of the party? :) I am sure more people will reply, Kay. :) We know how special she is to you and how special this day was to you guys and I hope there are many, many more wonderful years for you, your family, and Ki. :) thank goodness you guys found her. she is so meant to be with you guys and she couldn't ask for a better family than with you guys. :)
she is home where she belongs forever.
and we love her just as much as you do. :) give the gorgeous girl a hug for me, please. :)

[k9krazee]

Happy belated Gotcha Day, Kiki!!! :D

[cloverfdx]

Happy 3rd gotcha day gorgeous Kiki :D. I hope you had a great day, i am sure you would have ;). I will come back a little later to check for more pics.

Love the flippy pics Kay, they are great.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day, Kiara! I hope it was fun :) I can't believe it's been 3 years already, where does the time go????

[Giselle]

Happy Gotcha Day Kiara!!! You look as beautiful as ever and we're so honored to know you sweet pupper :)

[Alysser]

Happy Gotcha day, Kiara!!

I am glad to hear your day was fun and special, pretty girl. :)

[Vela]

Glad to hear you guys had such a great day celebrating! Kiara you are a lucky girl to be so loved by your mom!

[pitc9]

HAPPY Gotcha day KiKi!!!!

You've grown into a Beautiful young lady!
And I always enjoy the great pictures that your mom takes of you!

[Jadapit]

~HAPPY, HAPPY 3rd GOTCHA DAY KIARA~

Kiara, grew up to be such a beautiful young lady. She is so full of life, she may not be my dog but I love her like one of my own! :D

[cassiesmom]

Happy, happy Got-Ya Day, sweet Kiara!

[4 Dog Mother]

Happy belated Gotcha Day, Kiara! Congratulations to you Kay for finding and adopting such a special dog 3 years ago!!!

[Husky_mom]

WOW!!... congrats!! you sure are an adorable girl....... good to have you back and be able to continue the celebrations......

sorry I just saw this today..... *throws a ball in water* forgive me??....;)

[inlovewithanimals]

OMG! she is such a cutei! what breed?



Justin,

[Vette]

:D She looks like such a fun dog to have. love the first shots

[Logan]

We're late! :o But, we are so glad to hear that you had a special day, yesterday, Kiara and Kay!!!!! :) That bond you two share is one we all hope to have with our pets, too!!!!

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day, Kiara. :) We look forward to many, many more!!!!

Love,
Logan, Honey, Baby Mack, Ben and Butter

[Ginger's Mom]

Wow, sorry I am so late (I haven't had much time on Pet Talk). I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating. And Happy Third Gotcha Day Sweet Kiara!!!

[Kfamr]

Thank you all very much. Pictures have been posted. :)

Justin, she is 100% mutt. :) I think she may have some Black and Tan Coonhound in her.

[Candy317]

Lovely pictures. Love the one where she's diving in the pool :)