Stuart's 1st Adoptaversary!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Most of you know Stuart's story - born in a puppy mill - how we adopted him from a rescue organization in Atlanta, how sick he was when we got him at 8 weeks.  Oh the stories I told about the Coccidia & Giardia - with the poop catching paper plates and rubber gloves.  I shudder to think back to the days when Stuart's body emanated an odor so repulsive to me that I cried, thinking I had made a mistake.  (We continue to believe it was the smell of the parasites but it lasted for 2-3 months- uggg)   Now I can't imagine my life without my baby Stuart - still my baby at 70lbs!!! 

Stuart's 1st day with me and his 1st bone

Along with Rooney - they are the loves of my life.  There have been ups and downs this past year but how blessed I feel that every day has joy because of my boys.  How bad can life be when every day starts with doodle kisses on the bed?  Stuart is a real snuggle bug who sleeps not with his mom, not next to his mom but ON his mom.  He lays his front paws and head right over my legs, and one of us gets a good nights sleep, lol. 

Sleeping with the ball STILL in his mouth

Stuart can't stand to see his brother giving or getting loves and so will shove Rooney out of the way to make sure that he is getting more than his fair share.  Stuart has the biggest, blackest, coldest nose and I kiss it at least 20 times a day.  I laugh at his antics, the burping, the way he tries to lovingly get the kitty to play by taking his giant paw and stroking the cat, his rock and stick eating - oh dear.  He learned to fetch the newspaper by watching Rooney do it - that was all it took.  The big lug is ball obsessed, will swim endlessly, thinks he is a lap dog, will not jump into a car - has to be lifted, has the head tilt. 

I shake my head at myself when I see the scars on my leg from when I dove into a dog fight to save my boy, nothing else mattered at the point.  What a treat that we have been re-united with his brother Beamer and are getting ready to meet with two more, Crosby and Foster this month.  There will never be another Stuart, there can never be a greater love in my life.  People tell me "he is so lucky you adopted him".  Uh no!  I am the one that is lucky to have gotten this beautiful boy for my own. 

 

[Christine & Shelby]

Love this blog.... Very sweet!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Wow, Jane! Time flies, doesn't it?? This blog is just so sweet and I love all of the pics in it, as well as the ones that you have added! All I can say is that this match was made in Heaven -- God knew what each of you needed! Happy Adoptaversary to both of you!

[Pat and Traveler]

Happy Adoptaversary, Stuart!

[cheryl & oliver]

Hapy Happy adoptaversary Stuart...You are such a beautiful boy, and you and your Mom are just so lucky that you found each other....You are loved, and you love, what else can be more important???..I can't believe it is a year already!!!...I remember so well your Mom and her frustration with all the goings on with you.  But she was one determined Mom, and now a year later, look at you....You are one handsome dood for sure...And your brother is too of course....How nice that you have a brother, a Mom and a Dad, and now you are getting to be reunited with your other siblings...Life is good....

[Rose]

Happy Adoptaversary, Stuart! :-)

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

Happy Adoptaversary Stuart!  You are one beautiful dood - especially since you love your kitty.  I love my kitty too.  I don't know why all doods don't like kitties - your friend Jake in Virginia.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Thanks everyone for all the congrats!  They year has flown past - can't wait to see what this next year with Stuart and Rooney will bring!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Such a great story.  I am so glad you two found each other.  This is really a great testimony of how sometimes it takes some time to really get used to each other.  I remember reading about your early days and how you were wondering if you'd done the right thing.  Sometimes it just takes time.  I am so happy for all of you!

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

What a great blog!  I can't believe it has been a whole year. Happy Adoptaversary to you both :)

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Happy Adoptaversary Stuart and Jane.  I well remember the horrible time you had with the giardia and the coccidia and I laughed at the vision of you chasing Stuart around with a plate (sorry).  This is a great Doodle story for anyone thinking about getting a re-homed Doodle.  It really is worth it in the end.  Stuart is absolutely beautiful.