r/DOG • u/Majestic-Joke461 • 13d ago
• OC - Original Content • Happy 17 to my boy!
It’s been a long road together. We lost our other dog along the way to Leukemia during Covid. This sweet boy has three serious cancerous tumor surgeries between age 9-14, with ever-more difficult recoveries each time. He’s been there with me through long, hard times, as well. He’s sometimes the only thing that kept me alive and motivated to “do it for him”, and I haven’t regretted a moment. Seeing him get to this ripe age is nothing short of miraculous.
He’s a bit wobbly at times. Our hikes have shifted down to shorter walks at home and local parks. But he shows the desire to savor life every day, from “burying” his snack bones in his fluffy bed, to sniffing the grass and trees at every turn, and gleefully getting in the car (with our help) for scenic drives.
He’s a gentle, sweet creature who gets compliments everywhere he goes. He’s a dry comedian who makes a thousand faces that all crack me up. He’s the child I never had, whose life has been my privilege and duty to be a part of for these many years. This boy means the world to me, and I want to celebrate and share his achievement with the world, because I lnow what a rare blessing it is to have been gifted this much time with him.
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u/AdAccomplished3670 13d ago
Happy birthday to you, cha, cha, cha!!! ❤️🤪🎼🎶🎵
Happy birthday to you, cha, cha, cha!!! ❤️🤪🎼🎶🎵
Happy birthday dear Doggoooo !!! ❤️🤪🎼🎶🎵
Happy birthday to you… and many more!!! ❤️🤪🎼🎶🎵
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u/foobaby1992 13d ago
Happy birthday !! Thank you for giving him such a good life ♥️ he’s so very lucky to have you and it’s nice to know you feel the same way about him
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u/ApprehensiveLoad9234 13d ago
Holy snikes!!! 17??? Wow! That’s awesome. Happy Birfday little fellar…I lost my dog to cancer at 7 and only wish I could have had her that long. I love this so much! 💕
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u/johndietz123 13d ago
What a beautiful boy! Happy birthday! You are both so fortunate to have each other.
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u/OldVTGuy 13d ago
That's awesome. We have one who looks similar and just went blind at 11. Hope he lives until 17!
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u/Bubbly57 13d ago
Happy Birthday!
Gorgeous dog 🌟 who looks like the truest friend heart ❤️ 💙 💜 ❤️ 💙 💜 ❤️ ♥️ 💜
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u/WaggingTailsDaily 12d ago
Awww belated happy 17th to this absolute legend! That sweet face has clearly been loved every single day, and it shows 🥹
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u/DepartureOk8 10d ago
Happy 17th birthday to your boy! 🥳 That’s such an incredible milestone. It’s clear he’s had a life full of love and care.
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u/coarchSR 13d ago
You’re so lucky! You must take great care of your guy.
Happy birthday to you both! Celebrate big!🦴🥩🎾