A few days ago, I celebrated my 12th birthday! My mind doesn’t feel any older, but my body has aged. I am much slower than I used to be. And sleep much more, too.
My family all made me feel extra special on my birthday. Especially my mom! Although she and Clint went to a dog show and were gone for a few hours.
I was sad when my mom told me that she and Clint were going to a show. But happy, too. I wished that I was going. Even though I knew it would be too much for me.
But since I knew that Clint would be helping my mom to continue her love of dog shows, it made me happy. So having their first show on my birthday was special. I will let Clint tell you about the show in his next post.
I love my brother!
So while my mom and Clint were gone, I slept on the couch. And I also got a few extra cookies from my dad. But I was the happiest when my mom came home!
Even though I am 12, I have only been with my mom for ten years. I was just over two years old when my mom and I became partners. I had been with my puppy raisers for 18 months. And then with my trainer for nine months.
But these past ten years have been the best. I helped give my mom eight years of independence. We went on vacation a few times to Walt Disney World. And we even met my puppy raisers there so they could vacation with us.
My mom and I attended several dog shows. We earned a few titles and awards. And we got several Trick Dog titles, too.
My mom and I with her friend Denise wrote Blogger Dog Buffy! Service Dog. And best of all, I started this blog. Which has brought me together with all of you!
Happy 12th birthday to me!
So over the years, my mom and I accomplished many things. And through me, she had dreams come true. Ones that she had only held in her heart with the hopes of accomplishing one day.
I opened doors to opportunities she never thought were possible. And helped her realize that anything is possible if you believe!
Maddie and I are crying as we read this one! I think it’s probably good therapy for you, besides such a great educational thing for so many, to put into words what these dogs mean to you.
Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Beth and Maddie,
Thanks for following along on our journey. Writing the blog has been good for me on many levels. And it warms my heart to know that it has helped others in various ways.
Hugs and wags,
Brenda, Clint, and Buffy ❤️ 🐾 🐾
Happy Birthday, Beautiful Buffy!
I’m so happy your book introduced me to you.
Your mom is such a great photographer, and I especially love this photo of you with your cupcake toy.
Thanks, Annabelle!
Hugs and wags,
Buffy 🐾 … and my mom, too! ❤️
A belated Happy Birthday Buffy! I love the drawing of you and am sure you enjoyed your cup cake!
Thanks, Sue!
Hugs and wags,
Buffy 🐾 … and my mom, too! ❤️
Happy Birthday Buffers!!! You look awesome! Glad you had a great birthday, much love from Uncle Mark & Aunt Pam!!!
Thanks, Pam!
Hugs and wags,
Buffy 🐾 … and my mom, too! ❤️
Happy Birthday Buffy! And many more to come. Love and big hugs.
Thanks, Phyllis!
Hugs and wags,
Buffy 🐾 … and my mom, too! ❤️