HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hello everybody – allow me to introduce you to a very special lady…

I’ve talked about her here, here, and here! She’s my “mommy!” and the “other” furrvorite lady in Harley’s life…

My mother was “something else” back in the day. The original “fashionista” wwaaaay before TJ MAXX hit the shopping mall scene…

Sunday, March 2nd DH, The Boys, extended family and I celebrated her 97th birthday. It was a Doodle*tastic day, but bittersweet because of the weather. Due to yet “another” winter storm blowing across the east coast, my siblings were unable to make the journey 

But have no fear -  I had her two furrvorite furry furrends with me to make the pawty complete…

Leo saying hello

Harley has taken on the role of “activities supervisor” when it comes to anything involving my mom. He remains close-by the entire time we’re with her, and she seems to enjoy his company…

Her behavior fascinates me because “before” dementia, my mother never cared much for animals, least of all dogs! Yet there’s a very visible connection between the two. The relationship baffles me.

Furrever the Kevin Costner to his Whitney Houston, Harley isn’t leaving her side.

About two years ago, my mother seemed to be slipping away from us. On one occasion when we came to visit, she was asleep. We didn’t want to wake her, but Harley was not in favor of that plan. He pushed his way into her room and refused to leave her side for quite some time…

True stories…

Even now, when she naps, he naps…

They were “thick as thieves” in the past. All afternoon long you’d hear “Hey there Poochie-Poochie” and he’d come running in her direction. Now “Poochie-Poochie” just hangs close and I believe they share a secret language, one filled with gestures, licks, nudges, and smiles.

So it was only fitting, as we ALL watched her devour her birthday cupcake, the one lonely crumb that fell, you guessed it – Harley ate…

Happy Birthday Mommy, “oodles and doodles of love” to you today and always….

Thanks for reading, of course I’ll write again…

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Thanks Rose. How are you?

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Why thank you Rodney

[a.k.a. Rodney]

your Mom is an elegant lady!

happy bday to her

[Rose]

Great photos, happy birthday to your mom!

[Karen and Ruston]

Happy birthday to your mom. I love all the photographs from over the years. Isn't it wonderful how pets can make that special connection.

[Brittney & Cally]

What an amazing person she seems to be! Wow, 97, incredible! A very happy birthday to your mom! My grandmother has a similar connection to my dog Rosey. She stays right next to her and you have to go through Rose if you want some grandma time. It is a very special thing to watch that connection, I am so glad you are privileged as well to see that happen.

[Jen]

Isn't it amazing how these doodles weave their way into everyone's hearts? Happy birthday to your Mom and we hope she has many more birthdays to celebrate with Harley and you!

[Miss Ellie]

97...Wow that is really incredible Cathy...I love the relationship Harley has with your Mom...that is really special...so glad you all enjoyed her birthday together...my Grandmother passed away last April, she lived to be 100 years old...I miss her so very much...she loved dogs and had a similar connection with our sweet dog Jack who passed away last February...Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your Mom...and of course doodle kisses!