It's My Gotcha Day! by Jackdoodle

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Six years ago tonight, my mom adopted me! She came to the shelter where I was staying and took me home with her, and I've been here ever since!

It took her three days to decide to adopt me. The first day she met me, she wasn't sure she could take care of a big guy like me. She went home without me, to think it over. She needed some time to be sure we would be compatible, so neither one of us would have to have another heartbreak.

That was the longest three days of my life. Mom said hers, too. 

But of course, my good looks and charm won her over in the end, and she came back to get me. Kismet, whatever that means. Mom says it means we were meant to be together.  

I've taught my mom a lot over the years, like how to throw a ball (she threw like a girl before I came along), how to use a lint roller, and how to pass the CGC test.

She taught me a lot, too. Mostly she taught me that the world is not as scary as I thought it was, and that people are good.

And life is good, too. Especially when you have someone who cares about you.

We've been through a lot together, and some of it has not been so much fun. But as long as we're together, things always turn out all right.

May you all be as happy together as Mom and me, on your 6th Anniversaries, and ever after.

Your friend,

Jackdoodle

 

 

 

 

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Kismet is right!  You two are perfect for each other!  Happy Gotcha Day to you both!

[BG and Gavin]

Jack is short for Jackpot, because both you and your mom hit the Jackpot when the two of you met!  Happy Gotcha Day JD and Karen!

[Julie, Izzie & Max]

Happy Gotcha Day Karen and Jackdoodle! What a wonderful blog.  So glad you found each other and lived happily ever after.

[Linda and "Toby"]

Happy Gotcha Day! You're both very lucky to have found each other. :) 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Happy Gotcha Day!!!! Jd, you and your mom are lucky to have each other :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Just goes to show you the right dog does find you or maybe the right mom finds you.  Either way, it is a match made in heaven. Happy Gotcha Day!!!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

So sweet! Happy Anniversary and many, many more!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Happy Gotcha Day Jack Doodle!  Yes, you and your Mom were meant to be together.  You're her guy, and she's your whole world.  I know things have been a little rough and you've been feeling pretty yucky lately, but you have each other and you will get through it just like you've gotten through so many other things over this six years.  You're a very special guy JD, and we love you....and your Mom too!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary Karen and Jackdoodle.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Awwww - Jackdoodle - now you went and made me cry!  Happy Gotchaversary - I just love happy endings!