Gabi, my miniature poodle and canine companion, turned 15 years old today. She has lived with me for the past 14-1/2 years. In that period I can’t remember a day in which she didn’t bring a smile to my face or make me laugh out loud.
Also, in the course of our three daily walks, I have met hundreds of people that I never would have encountered otherwise. Some came in and out of my life like raindrops, but many have remained and become a part of my life.
Celebrating her birthday is personal for me and isn’t going to help anyone to lose any pounds or inches. However, a pet can play an important part in one’s happiness. Check out the post – Owning a pet can benefit your mental and physical health.
Although she is a part of my life now, I didn’t have a dog for over 50 years. My brother and I had a dog when I was around 10 years old, but it wasn’t long before he became my father’s dog. You can read about how Gabi came into my life in the post – Anatomy of an act of kindness.
Recent pic of my bike riding companion.
Thanks to my friends on Facebook who created the birthday illustrations above.
Tony
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks, Paul!
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Happy Birthday Gabi!!!!
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Thanks, Gail! Much appreciated!
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Happy birthday to Gabi! What a cutie she is, Tony ❤ I know I am a sucker for everything fluffy and furry, but it's not hard to see how Gabi manages to put a smile on your face so easily.
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Thanks, Samantha! Yes, I really lucked out with her. If you haven’t read it, check out that link at the bottom about the random act of kindness. Great lesson.
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That is a truly wonderful story of how Gabi came into your life, Tony. I reckon it was really meant to be, a match made in heaven 🙂
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Thanks, Samantha, I truly believe that when you do something for someone else with no thought of personal benefit you will reap great rewards.
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Happy Birthday to Gabi! I’m sure she loves taking 3 walks a day and that keeps her young ! 😘
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Thanks, Joan! Isn’t it funny that the exercise that keeps her young works exactly the same for us humans.
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How true is that Tony – except that animals love the walks and for some reason we seem to dread them until we get ‘into it’. Now who is smarter LOL ! Have a great weekend Tony!
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Thanks. You, too!
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Reblogged this on One Regular Guy Writing about Food, Exercise and Living Past 100 and commented:
I am reblogging my dog’s happy birthday post from last year. I have updated her age. She turned 14 today.
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Nothing brings as much unconditional love to one’s life as a fur-baby. Happy Birthday sweet Gabi!
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Thanks for sharing. I couldn’t agree more.
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