Ten years ago tonight, Leila gave birth to Charlotte, and then Oskar. In the wee hours of August 7, eight more puppies were born, so the litter got the 7th as their birthday. We always celebrate on the 6th, however, combining Oskar's big day with my sister Melissa's!As a large dog, living into the double-digits marks quite an accomplishment. These days I hear more and more of Briards achieving 13, 14 or even 15 years. Oskar is a healthy 80 pound boy who still takes great joy in being outdoors, likes a walk, and enjoys a good bowl of dog food twice a day, thank you, right on schedule. One of his favorite activities is napping (we are quite alike there!). He is not cuddly, preferring his own space, but occasionally will lean up to me and smile, which absolutely warms my heart.
Here's to ten years, and many more to follow!
2 comments:
Happy birthday Oskar (and Melissa)! May you be spreading joy for many years to come.
MaryEllen
Little did I know that when I was celebrating my b'day on one side of the fence, Oskar was celebrating his own on his side of the fence.
Bless his heart and his health for many, many, many more b'days during the dog days of summer! (Which this morning seems so very far away.)
P.S. Wait 'til I tell Bailey!
Judy M
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