Happy 1st Birthday Rooney

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

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Please watch baby Rooney's Smilebox

One year ago today as I stepped off a plane in NYC - my breeder called to say that she had delivered 3 out of 5 puppies and so far there was no male.  She said she'd call me back shortly and let me know if my "Rooney" was indeed in this litter.  I was positive that he was!  I had already passed on one cream puppy from a prior litter because I just "didn't feel it", that connection that I knew I would have the instant that I saw him.  Fast forward 3 hours and there I sat in a Chinese Restaurant with DH, tears streaming down my face - the breeder had never called back.  We had become friends and I knew that she just didn't have the heart to call and tell me that there was no Rooney.  Very late that night I did get a call - she had a puppy for me but wasn't sure that I would want him - a parti puppy but very dark, an almost blackish brown.  After looking at an emailed photo - I wasn't sure that I wanted him - was that Rooney?  She just kept telling me how special this puppy would be, really unusual, chance of a lifetime, I wasn't sure.  I told her that I couldn't promise till I could meet the puppy at the 4 week mark, so we left it at that.  Well the rest is history.  I fell in love with Rooney the day that I brought him home - yes - it took that long.  Breeder - thank you so very much for putting this boy into my heart - he means the world to me.  Thank you for believing that he was meant for me!   Happy 1st B-day Rooney - you are my JOY!!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

OMG, how could we miss Rooney's birthday???? Rooney, buddy, we're sorry we're late in saying Happy 1st, and we hope you had a great day!

Hugs, JD & mom

[Kyoko]

Happy Birthday Rooney!!!

[Adina P]

Happy Birthday Rooney!!! Hope it was a fun and delicious day for you!

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

Happy Birthday, Rooney!! You're a beautiful and special doodle and I hope you know how much you mean to your mommy. You're a lucky boy and your mom is equally lucky to have you.

[Barbie]

I was reading and thinking "smilebox" - huh? Awe, the linkie up top. Oh gosh, that is just the cutest virtual baby book! You chose the perfect pictures and captions. I can tell it took a lot of time and thought, and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside viewing it. Thank you! You did an awesome job! Now how about that new car for the birthday boy? Maybe you can find him a remote control Barbie car that'll seat two kiddoodles. Wouldn't that be a sight to see!

[cheryl & oliver]

Happy Birthday Rooney!!!!...You are a special biy, just like the breeder said, and you make your Mommy so happy, Man many more Happy Birthdays, beautiful Boy...

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Happy Birthday Rooney and many more!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ROONEY YOU LUCKY DOOD!

[Barbie]

Awe, what a sweet story! Happy Birthday, Doodle Rooney! Just one more year to adulthood. Maybe mommy will buy you a new car so you can drive Stuart around in it. ;0)

[Jennifer and Jack]

Jack, Molly and I would like to wish Rooney a very happy Birthday... Even though we have never touched your soft fur, we feel like we know and love you so much little boy, We are so glad you have your mommy and Stuart to play with...

 

I know every day you live is like your birthday because you are loved so very much.....