Happy 11th Birthday Duke!

[dukedogsmom]

I really don't know Duke's birthday. It's just a guess from the age when I got him. I've looked and looked but can't find the first pics I took of him in 1993. Saddens me as I never knew how special he'd be to me. I found some real chicken jerky treats at Sams for his birthday present. He loves them.
Here's some pics in May of 1994
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/youngduke1.jpg
I can't believe you were ever that young
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/youngduke2.jpg
Checking out a turtle
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/youngduke3.jpg
And learning to love those rawhides
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/youngduke4.jpg
More in the next..........

[chocolatepuppy]

Happy Birthday Duke !

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Eleven?! :eek:
WOW DUKE !!! :D:D
Happy Birthday, cute boy! :)

[guster girl]

Happy Birthday, Duke!

[DogLover9501]

:eek: Wow, 11! Happy Birthday Duke :D

[K9soul]

I know you said more are coming, but I just have to comment on what beautiful pictures those are of Duke in his younger days. He's still as handsome as can be too.

Happy 11th birthday to you, precious Duke! I can't wait to see the rest :)

[dukedogsmom]

Duke,
You came into my life when it was supposed to be the happiest. With me just married, I had ignored the things that I knew to be fact. My cat stayed behind because I was afraid of what my new husband might do. I know you've forgiven me for that horrible life in Texas but I still have trouble forgiving myself. We've been through so much together and that has made our bond so strong. I wish so much that I had taken more pics of you. You are my most precious gift that I will always cherish. It makes me sad that you're getting older. It means your life on earth is getting shorter. So, Happy Birthday, sweet baby dog.
Here are some of the things I love about you:
The way both your front feet come off the ground in an excited bark
That playbow that you sometimes do when I get home from work
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/beachday028_1.jpg
You snore at night better than any human
That oh so sad look when I leave for work in the morning
The way you paw at the ground and your ears perk up when hunting for lizards
How you love playing in the blanket, searching for your rawhide
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/birthdayduke2.jpg
How you hate the pool but love the beach. Here you are in October 2003. Thanks to Kay for letting us know about a great place!
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/beach1.jpg
How you love to guard your rawhide and play like you're fierce when I try to take it away from you.
You're such a good guard dog that the pool man is terrified
How you make Grandma give you the ear song
So, sweet dog, Happy 11 years and hopefully a lot more to come. I will always love you more than life itself
Here he is after his birthday supper having a noserubber. Dogs do this when they're happy.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/birthdayduke.jpg
And how you've become such a good dog posing for the camera. Kay and Simba sure give good lessons :)

[delidog]

AWWWW!!!!!
Great Pics!!!! Great Tribute!!!!

Happy Birthday Dear Duke!!!!!!!!

MANY,MANY Happy More!!!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Awww!!! You're such a precious boy Duke:) What a sweet baby you were and even more handsome and lovable today:) Your mommy loves you SO very much and so do we! I'll bet those chicken jerky treats well down real easy:D Happy 11tth Birthday to one of Pet Talk's most beloved puppers with wishes for many, many more! Love and hugs and happy tails wags to you sweetheart from Sandra, Cody and Star:)

[Logan]

Oh, Valerie, it doesn't have to be a birthday to celebrate, it's his "Gotcha Day" and you have him and it's "forever".

Happy 11th "Gotcha Day", Duke, and thanks for being such a good friend to your mom, through thick and thin. You are one in a million!!!! :D

[Kfamr]

DUKE DOG!!

I'm not sure if you understand how great you've become in my heart, and how great you've alwats been in Valerie's.

You're such a sweetie and I just love laying on the living room floor rubbing your cute chest. And when I stop, how you push yourself closer and paw at me asking for more.
I love how you and your wonderful mommy come and visit us, and I enjoy every sencond of it.

You're just as playful as a little pup, and as sweet as one too.

Happy birthday Sweet, sweet Boy.. and here's to more!
Make sure mom gives you some of those chicken strips you like, and i'll remember next time you come how much you like those rawhides. ;) :D

Here's a little something from Simba, and from all of us... including Nala.;) Have a very Happy Birthday, Duke -- We love you, especially Simba. ;)
(My mom says Happy birthday too, by the way. :) )


http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/nalasimmy/duke.gif

HAPPY,HAPPYBIRTHDAY, DUKE!

[RobiLee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DUKE!!!

That's so cool that you and Katie share the same b-day! Now I'll always know when yours is too. I hope you have been having a very special day. I know your mom is making sure of it.

Geesh, 11 years old and still just as handsome as ever if not more so!

Aww, Val, what a great tribute. I loved everything you said. Do you think our pups know how special they really are? I sure do hope so.

Hugs....Robin :)

GREAT PICS!!!

[KYS]

Happy Birthday Duke !

[Blustang24]

DUKEMIESTER!!!

Happy Birthday Duke! You're such an awesome doggy!! Honey sends bunches of kisses just for you!

[Holly's mom]

Happy, Happy Birthday, precious Duke! You are so loved, I know you were pampered all day and every day! Hugs to you, you handsome boy! :D

[dukedogsgrandma]

Duke Dog, do you want me to sing "Happy Birthday" tonight instead of the ear song? I love you because you are such a
good doggie, and I also love you because you love Valerie!
Just stay happy, healthy and have another 11 years!

[lovemyshiba]

Happy Birthday Dear Duke!!!!!!!

You have made your mom so happy--good job!!!!!

Here's to 11 more!!!
:) :) :) :) :)

[molucass]

Happy Birthday Handsome boy!

I always love seeing pics of him! Thanks for sharing him with all of us.

*Hugs to Duke :D *

[honor_fl]

Duke, you are the handsomest. Happy Birthday!

[lizbud]

Happy Birthday Duke, :)


Loved your "baby" pictures sweetheart. My what a handsome
pup you were. You've only gotten better looking with some
added years baby boy. :D

I thought I'd add this link in case Grandma decides to sing your
special song later.:D I think of you everytime I hear it.

http://www.gardenofsong.com/babybumblebee.html



p.s. Smokey loves it too. :D

[slleipnir]

Aww, what a cutie you were/are :D Happy bday Duke!!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Happy 11th Birthday, sweet Duke! I love you! Have a great day! :)

[4 Dog Mother]

It's hard to believe that that cute boy is 11! Happy birthday Duke. What a great tribute you wrote Valerie, good job!

[Sudilar]

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY, DUKE!!! You were and still are soooo handsome!!!! Wishing you a great year and many more!!

[sabies]

Happy Birthday Duke!!!

[trayi52]

Sweet beautiful pictures and a wonderful heartfelt story.

Happy Birthday Duke, may you have many more!

Willie:)

[My Peanuts]

Happy 11th Birthday Duke!

[K9karen]

Hey, Valerie..where'd you find those puppy pictures of Klo?? :confused:
Sir Duke has a long way to go..don't even think about the years (I refuse to do that ever again)..just enjoy every single second of every day with him! He's our sweet, handsome, loving, special puppster! Happy Gotcha Day Duke! It's an honor to know and love you!! Lots of licks and jumps and swats from your loving girl, Klo.. and big hugs and lots of kisses from Auntie Karen

[Glacier]

happy birthday, handsome boy!

[jenfer]

Happy Birthday, Duke. And many more to come. :D

A big {{{{{HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUG}}}}} from me.:) And barks from Gigi. :p (She is barking outside.)

[wolf_Q]

Duke-man! Happy Birfday! U and RegGie are da same age, didja know dat? Hope it wuz a good one!

Luv, NeBo

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Happy Birthday, Duke!

[Kater]

What a great milestone for Duke!
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY, SWEET BOY!
You were such an adorable little pupster - with those same pleading eyes! Thanks for sharing these great pictures!!!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY DUKE!!! .....


Happy birthday you handsome doggy!!! I hope you have a super wonderful day!.. make sure you mommy gives you lots and lots of extra hugs and kisses.....:)


*BIRTHDAY HUGS* from me, tinky, and jupiter!

[Tina]

Duke you are so handsome! Happy Birthday!!

[dukedogsmom]

Thanks so much, everyone! All your kind words really made me proud of Duke. It's wonderful to know that so many people feel the way that I feel, too. Duke is a very much loved dog. Kay, that cute signature is great! You sure do know how to make me cry.

[countrycowgirl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUKE!!! :D :D :D EVER SINCE I JOINED PT THE FIRST THING I REMEMBER IS LOOKING AT PICTURES OF YOU!! YOU ARE SUCH A HANDSOME BOY HAVE A HAPPY B-DAY DUKE! :D :) :D :) :D :) :D :)

[EssTer]

Happy Birthday Duke!
:)