Happy 1st Birthday Rooney

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

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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!!!!

[Denise & Sophie]

Happy Birthday Rooney! What a beautiful Doodle you are!! Love the card with his pics!
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[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Oh that's just melting my heart.  The love you have for Rooney pours into those words. I feel that I know and love him from afar too.  Happy Birthday Rooney X  Hugs & Doodle Paws from Us

[Dori & Rua]

Happy 1st Birthday Rooney!  He sure is a special little guy!  Rua sure wishes she could be there to celebrate his special day with him.  Rua had me mail a package to Rooney, but it didn't go out until Monday (hopefully it will be there today or tomorrow).  Give Rooney a big hug & kiss from me and Rua sends licks!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Boy, nice cake, Rooney, you are one lucky little dood.  Have the best birthday and many happy ones to follow!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Happy Birthday, Rooney!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Happy Birthday cute little Rooney! I have so enjoyed watching you grow and make your Mom happy here on DK.....have a wonderful day!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

[Melody & Bruin]

Happy 1st Birthday Rooney, what a good boy you are (and cute too), you have made your Mommy so very happy! 

[Bryce P]

Happy 01 Rooney. Since I saw you on DK fell in love with that cute puppy face. Happy Birthday and many more to come. Happy Birthday Rooney (tell your mommy that this whole day should be about you). Jane give that pup a kiss from me. :)