Hi Jake! Greetings and a very happy Dog of the Day to you, beautiful boy! Could you be any more handsome? hehe And as a puppy, you're cuteness rating was totally off the charts! I was so surprised when I read you were an Aussie! You have a bit of the look of a Pyrenees (head) and Swiss Mountain Dog (coat) about you! And oh, those soft, loving eyes of yours are heartmelters! Kudos to the fabulous photographer who snapped those great shots of you; they look professional, and you Jake, are definitely doggie calendar worthy material!

I can't imagine why you weren't scooped up in a heartbeat Jake, but perhaps that was because your ticket home had already been punched by your family to be, and oh, wasn't it worth the wait, and that long, long drive! Your destiny had already been determined; as they say, it was meant to be!

More than a few of us sadly, have experienced that gut wrenching, stomach sinking feeling; that feeling of utter panic when we realize a beloved furkid is missing, and I can just imagine the fear and sadness your Mommy was feeling the moment she realized you had gone missing. Thank goodness for that dear little girl who led her to you; the joy at finding you safe (if a bit worse for the wear), no doubt was indescribable!

You're one extra special pup, Jake, and your family, your doggie pals, so very blessed to have a loyal, protective, devoted and loving best friend and furkid in you!!! Enjoy a fun, safe, and happy DOTD, celebrating your much deserved day of honor, sweetheart! Love and hugs to you big, beautiful Jake!