Happy 4th Birthday dear Tommy
On September 20, 2000, my special boy was born. His first months were not happy ones. As soon as he was weaned, he was shipped off to a home where the man was an alcoholic and the woman believed to be mentally unstable (this information is according to the neighbor that talked to my brother-in-law, Donnie, about him). Before long he was sitting on a chain outside, barking constantly and filthy, and cowering and wetting himself when anyone came up to him. Thanks to the neighbor and Donnie, he was gotten out of that place with plans to surrender him to a rescue group, but first Donnie asked my husband David if we would want him, and we took him into our hearts and home. That is how he came to live here with us.
Sometimes I have felt as if Tasha is in the spotlight a bit more than Tommy. She was here two years before he came, and she is often the one I take on errands because Tommy is still so flightly and afraid in unfamiliar surroundings. But know this: This loving boy is incredibly dear to us, and I don't know what I'd do without him any more than what I'd do without Tasha. He is the most gentle, loving, and cuddly dog I have ever known. He absolutely thrives on being hugged, petted, kissed, and loved on. We marvel at his willingness to forgive and love human beings even though they made his puppyhood such a frightening and miserable experience.
Today is his day in the spotlight. Today his family celebrates his wonderful existance in our lives. I'd like to share a few pictures of him and for those who like to see videos I have a couple videos of him as well.
I tried to get a few pictures that truly show his beauty. His soulful eyes:
His happy face
His beautiful spirit and sense of fun
His happy triumphant trot around the yard with his log
And his willingness at all times to joyfully share the spotlight with his sister
Pictures from today next post.
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That makes me happy and makes Zipper happy too!
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