A girls best friend - gotchya day came and went

[Rachel and Ollie]

Our "gotchya" day year doodleversary was about a week and a half ago and as I sit here with Ollie boy cuddled up on my lap, I think back to our first week together.

This dog drove me crazy. Did I love him? Yes. Was he adorable? Yes, but it was not an easy start. A year ago I had just moved 20 hours from my family and started my first grown up job in a position that was "difficult" (to say the least) and I was extremely lonely. It's crazy that it has been a year...what a huge year it was. It wasn't long after I got him that he became my best friend, he walked with me through one of the hardest years I have had yet and helped me to learn to appreciate each and every day. 

Now I will be the first to say that my pup isn't perfect...but you know what? I don't even want him to be. He is quirky, a scaredy dood, he is rambunctious and is bigger than he realizes. But he hugs me, he misses me when I'm away, he cuddles up with me, he gives me kisses when I cry, he makes me laugh every day (every hour), he is a huge goofball, he loves life, he encourages me to get outside and be in nature, and I couldn't ask for a better dog. 

All this to say "Happy Doodleversery Ollie! Life is better with you by my side buddy!" 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Yay, another match made in Heaven. Congratulations.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

What a year it has been! You two were meant to be! So glad you found each other and here's to smoother times ahead!! Love that photo!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I remember what a hard start you had and I am so thrilled to read this blog. Ollie worked his magic. Congratulations!!! I am very proud of you, too!!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Aww Ollie, what a good boy you are.  I'm so glad that you and your Mom found each other.  Happy Doodeversary.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations. You two make a good pair.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Happy Adoptaversary, Ollie!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Yay!! I get to be the first one to say "YOU MADE IT!! Congratulations!!!" The best is yet to come, girlfriend, and I'm so proud of the doodle-mommy that you have become!! Ollie loves you and so do I!