One Year Ago...

[Cookiebaker]

One Year Ago today, we drove an hour and a quarter to see some 9 week old puppies. They were so pudgy and cute, and simply irrisistable. One year ago today, a little puppy soon to be named Malone wiggled into my heart. And one year ago today is a day I will never forget.

It was broiling hot out, nearly 100 degrees. We sat out under a tree playing with the puppies, until we were sure that this one was THE one (it didn't take long). He was so funny, tumbling around, happy for attention while the other ones faded off to sleep.

We got into the car to drive away. We were so excited, we kept turning around to look in the back seat to make sure it was really real. It was!

Malone sure was a special puppy...for the first few days. Then he turned into a whiney nawtee brat. He loved to chew up sneakers, he had accidents in the hall. He hate rocks, lots of rocks. Many days I was just about to give up on him...and then he would crawl up into my lap and gently lick my chin. And I would realize how worth it all was. It took a while, but then he started to respond to our commands. He stopped "going" in the house. And then one day, I realized he didn't "puppy-bite" us any more. He was becoming a real friend.

And now today, I wouldn't trade him for anything. He is probably the closest friend I have in the world...he's the only one that gets excited when I wake up in the morning, or when I come home after a long day.

I love you, my Bubs-boy, and I'm so glad that you were meant for me. :)


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[primabella]

Wow Malone sure has grown. What a precious boy you got there, Anna :D When they stop going in the house and stop puppy-biting is when you miss that stuff the most. (well for me anyway ;)) Give Malone a nice hug from me tonight! :)

[GoldenRetrLuver]

W:eek: W! He sure is a handsome boy! Hes soo big now! :D :D

[CamCamPup33]

thats so sweet anna!! He sure has grown alot from the pictures! So cute now and then!! your getting to be a big boy malone! :D

[Vermontcat]

http://users.adelphia.net/~mandzsawyer/images/malone.jpg
I have one more photo to add to your wonderful collection of your first year with Malone!:)
He is the first and only Pet Talk dog that I have met and he is such a sweetie in person!:D
I look forward to seeing many more years of photos of him from you Anna!
Let me know the next time you want to take him on a road trip to Vermont.;)

[micki76]

Anna that's so sweet. I'm so glad you found your best friend. :)

[zippy-kat]

Happy Birthday, Malone!

[captain]

Happy Happy Birthday gorgeous Malone!!! :) :D :) :D

[Pam]

What a sweet story! Those first few puppy months are killers aren't they? :D :D :D Malone was a precious puppy and has grown up to be such a handsome guy. :) Congrats to you both for finding each other - truly an awesome match!

[lovemyshiba]

What beautiful sentiments you have expressed about your sweet Malone. He sure has grown into one handsome boy, from the adorable little pupster he was!!!

[shais_mom]

He has certainly turned into a Gorgeous young man!
Happy Anniversery!

[gkristian]

Happy Birthday Malone.
You ar so gorgeous!!

[anna_66]

What a wonderful story Anna, I'm glad that you found such a wonderful best friend as Malone.
Happy got day Big Boy!
Give him a big hug & smooch from me:D

[RubyMutt]

Wonderful story! And what a cutie Malone is!! My, how he HAS grown! :D Thanks for sharing the pics & story of your sweet Malone :)

(Ruby's 1 year anniversary with us is coming up as well :D)

[GSDgurl]

Happy B-Day Malone~!! That is a great story n' loved all the pictures~! Malone is such a cutie n' boy how he has grown into such a handsome boy~!

Thanx for sharing....n' hope Malone has a great day~!:D

[Albea]

Loved the story, Anna. You could say it was a match made in heaven. Malone has grown into a most handsome Labbie boy. Thanks for all the pictures.

[ChrisH]

Aww, Anna, that is a lovely story, brings back memories of when I first saw Bob.:D And thanks for sharing the pictures of Malone, adorable gorgeous puppy growing into an adorable handsome big boy!! :) :)

Chris

[tatsxxx11]

Awww, Malone, what a beautiful tribute to her best boy your proud Mommy's shared with us! What a precious puppy you were and what a handsome Labbie boy you've growin up to be! Your Mommy loves you SO much, and so do we!! Me and my Labbie Star send you lots of love and Labbie butt wiggles on your special day! Happy Anniversary, sweet Malone!:)

[ramanth]

Happy belated birthday Malone! :D

[K9karen]

Wow! I can't believe the Malone/Cody resemblence! Yeah, those puppy days CAN be brutal, but worth every single nippy, sometimes obnoxious, peeing, but kissy, affectionate, loving, loyal second of the day! I loved and appreciated your beautiful sentiments..I know exactly how you feel!! The best years of my life too!!! A gigantic hug and tons of smoochies to Magnificent Malone!!!!

[K9karen]

P.S. The best is yet to come.... ;)

[wolf_Q]

What a beautiful tribute to your ever-handsome and lovable boy, MALONE!! It was definitely meant to be!! :D

My one year anniversary with getting Nebo is in July...not positive of the date..

p.s. I read this thread earlier and because of it I dreamed I got another puppy.......that looked exactly like Malone! :eek: I wish it was true! :D

[iceyshiver21]

Oh Malone you are such a sweetheart! I remeber you being one of the first Pettalkers pets that I could remeber with out looking for a name :D

I love this pic
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you got such alittle pudgy belly..