Depositversary

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

One year ago today - I wrote out a check, putting me on the wait list for an Australian Labradoodle Puppy.  Little did I know where the journey to that puppy would lead.  We had moved to FL the year prior, our beloved Lab - Bougart had died and with DH working out of state - I was lonely.  I finally told dh that I was either getting a boyfriend or a dog and that I would let him pick, he picked puppy.  I had only ever seen 1 labradoodle before but I had fallen in love with that teddy bear look.  After seeing an ad in the paper, and a horrific visit to a local BYB, I researched and found the perfect breeders (2 breeders that work together).  I spent tons of time talking with the breeder on the phone and hours looking at their website.  Ohhhh I was in puppy lust bad.  I wrote that check one year ago, then a week or so later I traveled to both of the breeders homes to personally meet and visit with their dogs.  I was approved as a future owner and I knew just what type of puppy I wanted.  A medium sized (40 ish pds - not too big, not too small), male, cream with a big ol black nose - nothing else would do.  Those of you that know what Rooney looks like can see where this is going - lol.  One year ago, I took the first step in a process that would change my heart forever. 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Sue, not an amazing memory but last month as we were doing the taxes - dh mentioned that check to me and I wrote the date down.  LOL.. an important day for sure.  And Rooney IS an amazing kisser, now if he'd only buy me jewlery - lol.

[Donna K & Quincy]

What can I say, the best money you ever spent!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Really Jane, A Boyfriend? TOOOO much work! Did you really think you'd have the time and energy to take care of another human and all their issues, egos and expectations?  A doggie male has none of those!!! Well, some have issues, but most can be TRAINED out of them. I'd take another doodle over a boyfriend anyday. Good choice. Happy D-day. You must also have an amazing memory to remember the very day you wrote a deposit check.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Happy Depositversary!  I agree with Karen....Rooney is way better than a boyfriend!

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Your words are so sweet and are so much like my own diverted path.  It's obvious that your doodle and you were "supposed-to- be!"  Brings a smile to your heart, huh?

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

It's just amazing how doodles work their way under our skin and into our hearts!  We're just totally addicted! 

[Leslie and Halas]

Happy Depositversary!  I think a lot of us went through the same thing regarding doodle color.  It's funny how, once you get that doodle, and look into those doodley eyes, you realize that the coat type and color don't really matter that much.  It's all in the personality with these guys.  It's easy to see why that stuff matters before you meet them, but once you meet them, all of that goes out the window.  It's instant love, no matter the coat type or color.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Happy D-ary!!! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Happy Depositversary, Jane and Rooney! We're so glad you found each other!

Doodles are definitely cuter, more fun, and less trouble than boyfriends!