This little lovebug turns SIX today! I can’t believe how tiny he was. He weighed just three pounds when I got him six years ago.
As I walked him tonight, I thought about what I’d write about him. I thought about maybe writing lessons I’ve learned from him or about how my life has changed since I got him, but all that seemed overwrought and unnecessary for a simple little guy.
Happiness. He brings me lots of happiness, and he came into my life at a time when I was depressed and unable to find my own happiness, and he’s been there for all of the highs and lows since then, including before the marathon last year.
And after.
Being a single dog owner in NYC is not the easiest, but I wouldn’t trade any of that occasional inconvenience for the world. (And I’m incredibly lucky to have parents nearby who love him and can take care of him for a few days when things get a bit too crazy for me.)
We’ve come a long way from when he broke his little leg as a puppy.
Uh, both of us.
He leads a rough life, what can I say?
He also enjoys a nice cocktail al fresco.
I love him so much, and I’m really glad he’s going to live forever.
Are you a dog person? Tell me about your dog, or send me links to pics of him/her…or just other cute dogs.
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What a lovely post! Happy birthday to Bailey! He seems like a great dog and is lucky to have an owner who loves him so much.
I have a nearly 4-year-old (!!) dog named Max. I think he's a mix of dachshund, jack russell and maybe even lab. He's pretty much the best dog ever and like you, I'm glad he's going to live forever.
Bailey = The Best (after Rufus, respectfully)
@Valerie: I. will. fight. you.
Bailey is SO cute! I am a HUGE dog person and can totally relate to the amount of joy a dog can bring. I adopted my pup Folly in NYC, from Biscuits and Bath in Tribeca. That was 2.5 years ago and she's been with me ever since...seen me laugh, cry, stress out and come home worn out - and she's loved me through it all:) Doesn't matter if I'm gone for a while or just taking the trash out - she'll always come running to the door with her little tail wagging :) I live near Boston now but go back down to NYC pretty often and she always comes with me - back to her old stomping grounds! (Probably looking forward to moving back like me!)
Anyway, I've posted pictures of her on my blog - under the tab called Folly, so feel free to check them out!
Happy B-Day to Bailey!
@Farah: What a cutie pie she is!!
@Theodora: Thanks!! :)
So sweet and so true! Bailey is adorable :)
Just hit a year since adopting my dog (a nearly-four-year-old long haired chihuahua) and he's brought so much happiness into my life. Luckily I have a bit of help from my boyfriend, but it's still tough since he's scared of strangers and we like to travel so we have to figure out all sorts of arrangements for him (and take him with us!). But it's so worth it! Here's the lazy guy, , sleeping.
awwww, yay! happy birthday, B! loved this.
Aww, happy birthday Bailey! May all of your birthday wishes come true!!
I adopted my pup, a sweet little mini dachshund, from the Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals when she was 2 1/2, so I am a bit jealous to see those puppy pictures. I have always wondered what my Audrey looked like when she was a baby!
And yes, having a dog is the best! I also live alone, and it is amazing how Audrey makes my little apartment feel like home. You can see some pics of her on my (basically defunct) blog: http://thepeacockdiaries.blogspot.com/2011/07/eat-pee-love.html She doesn't really like having her picture taken, but she is pretty darn cute.
Awww look at that cast. Here is my dog who just had knee surgery in August! Love love love dogs
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I love this post!! I don't have a dog but I'm going to say I'm a dog person anyway. Ive never met a dog I didn't like. :) Happy birthday to your sweet little baby.
Happy Birthday Bailey!
We are getting a dog once we buy a new house. My girls are very excited!
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