Happy First Birthday Raven (09/06/07)

I'm making this thread tonight as I don't know if I'll have a chance to tomorrow. Things are very crazy for me right now as I am preparing to move next week to Illinois. But I wanted to make a birthday thread as my little blackbird is turning 1 tomorrow. I did not get her until December last year, but on Sept 6, 2006, my little happy Raven was born. A few months ago, I did not even know if she would live to see her first birthday, after she was diagnosed with malignant oral cancer. Thanks to the unending prayers and amazing generosity of Pet Talkers, Raven was able to have the cancer successfully removed, and against grim odds, it never came back. Oral cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and all too often fatal. We've been through so much already in the past 9 months, my little blackbird and I. She has helped put a salve on my broken heart during a divorce. She has given me inspiration and hope as she battled cancer and won. She helped show me how many people really do care about me and are there for me in my darkest hour. I wish I could throw her a doggy party, take her to the dog park for a couple hours or out hiking. But she will receive lots and lots of love, as always. Happy birthday vivid, happy Raven!


Her first day home:

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Today:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVEN!!!
You have grown from a cute puppy to a absolute beauty! I hope you have a great day! :D

Happy birthday pretty girl!!!! I remember so well your picture from the Humane Society page, and how you seemed so alive even there, you reached out and grabbed at my heart! I was SO happy when your mom brought you home. I remember the joy and happiness you brought her, and the moments of being a brat as you ate through several keyboard cords=x, and the fear when you got sick, and then again the joy when you beat the cancer. You are a very special girl with a very special mom.


Happy Birthday precious girl!

Oh my gosh, I can't believe she was ever a tiny little baby like that first photo! LOL! Happy birthday, Raven! You're a strong, hearty girl, and we all love you! :)

Already?! :eek:

Raven, you're such a heart stealer. You helped Mom through alot, and really made her feel loved. Happy Birthday, gorgeous Raven!

We are glad you beat cancer, you're a fighter, lover, and best friend. I hope you have the best birthday possible!

Happy 1st Birthday Raven!!

You are such a gorgeous girl! I'm so glad that you fought so bravely through the cancer and have been such a big help to you mom throughout all the personal troubles! Our furrkids really are the best! Big hugs and kisses going out to you, dear Raven!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVEN!!!! And here's to MANY MANY MANY more! Your story amazes and inspires me, and, through your bravery, I know that miracles happen all around us.

By the way, slap a couple brown spots on her, and her and Ivy could be long lost twins ;)

Happy birthday to you Raven and congrats to your mum! :-)

Oh, Raven, kisses for that nose - and have a wonderful birthday........soak up the love from all of us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING RAVEN! You've blossomed into a raving beauty! Your sweet, happy disposition, despite all you've been through, was an inspiration for me too! I can't express my feelings adequately..how thrilled I am that you are healthy now and how much I love you and your mom! Hope your first birthday is extra super special..I know it will be! Endless kisses on your gorgeous face, precious Raven! May blessings be bestowed on you forever!

Happy birthday, Raven. :D I bet you're such a delight in your mommy's life. :) you're one gorgeous girl! and I am so glad you beat cancer. She is such a long legged sweetheart. :) Do you think she has dane in her since she is so tall? Not that it matters.. she is just a gorgeous, gorgeous girl. :D black dogs have a way worming themselves into your heart, don't they? :D

She's grown into a stunning beauty! May you have many happy, healthy years together!

oh Raven! a year already?!
you have grown to a beautiful young lady!
such a joy you are to your momma!
I'm so glad you've been there for her.
lots of big hugs to you! and mom and the T's!!!

Wow, she's made it through so much and is such a happy beautiful girl. Happy first birthday, Raven! :)

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Enjoy your day, Raven! http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

Happy Birthday, Raven. You are a beautiful girl, and I am sure that your Mom will make sure you have a wonderful birthday. Hugs and kisses from NJ, gorgeous.

What a day of celebration this is for you both, Jess! Happy Birthday, Raven!!!! :D

Happy 1st birthday to you darling Raven - and here's to many more for you sweetheart

Hugs and kisses to our brave beauty

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVEN!!!!! :) :) :)

We hope your day is filled with happiness and celebration, sweetheart. I can't believe our special girl is already one year old. You are a precious beauty and we hope you have a fabulous day!! Kisses from us to you, gorgeous girl!!

Edit: Let me say that I still have your picture on my computer desk, right in front of me. I see your pretty facie every day :)

Awwwwwee, major LES here! Look at cute little puppy Raven! I still have your photo on my refrigerator! Happy Birthday, sweetheart!

Edited to ask: K9soul, even though it's Raven's birthday, would you give some petting to Tasha and Tommy for me, also, please.

I'm right there with the others... 1 year old already?!? :eek:

Oh sweet Raven, we all stayed with you and your mom through your heroic battle with cancer and we rejoiced with you both when the vet gave you a clean bill of health. I'm sure you've learned to enjoy all the little things that life has to offer and I hope you celebrate every day like it's your birthday!

Happy HAPPY birthday Raven! I wish you good health and many more happy years!

Happy birthday, Raven! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Raven!

You are one beautiful lady - all grown up.

Happy Birthday Raven!!!! I hope you have a fantastic day with many more birthdays to come. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RAVEN!!

You have grown into such a lovely young lady~ :o

Happy Birthday Raven :) What a happy, spunky girl you are sweetheart.
I hope you have many,many more wonderful years ahead. :) You are a
great inspiration to all of us.

Wow, a year already????

Happy Birthday Sweet Raven!

You've been an inspiration here on PT, and it's wonderful to see how you've grown in to such a beautiful girl! Sending kisses & belly-rubs!

WOW....... the black beauty is one.......

how amazing when you realize you saw her THAT small and now she´s THIS big..... WOW....... I had completely forgotten how small she was.........

such a cute young lady!! and a real fighter!!...... wishing her many many more and may she have a great day.... *sending virtual treats*

Jess, I'm sure you already know how dear your sweet Raven is to me.

I feel like she is one of my own. She certainly has wiggled her way into many hearts around the globe.

Happy Birthday, sweet Raven!! :D

Happy Birthday Raven! You are magnificent :D and certainly deserve to celebrate many, many more :D

Happy 1st Birthday, Raven! Wow, she is beautiful!

Thank you all so much for the wonderful well wishes and such heartfelt comments on my girl. It's hard for me to believe she is 1 already too. As far as what is in her other than lab I guess that will always be a mystery. She is leggy but her bones are light and delicate. She is taller than Tasha but not as tall as Tommy. She was 55 pounds when I last weighed her a couple months ago and I don't think she is probably much more than that now. I would guess by the time she's 3-4 years old and filled in and matured she may top out around 60ish pounds. Since seeing how very similar her build is to Ivy's I've wondered if she may not have some dobie somewhere in her.

They all got some special yummy meaty bones from the butcher shop and of course lots of loves, hugs and kisses. Thank you again for all the lovely comments.. and Vela shame on you for reminding me of those keyboards :D :p

Happy Birthday, Sweetest Raven!! You are such a beautiful girl, and have come through so much this year. You are an inspiration!!! :)