Teddie Turned 14 on October 14!

Teddie enjoying her birthday cake ... of canned meat product.
Happy Birthday, Teddie!

Below is a quote that pretty much sums up what sharing your life with a canine companion means. I'd like to dedicate it to Teddie:

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me ... whenever ... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog."
~ Gene Hill

Teddie enjoying her organic beef rib -
'twas a good day all around for the ol' Tedster!

It is with great pleasure to report that Teddie is alive and well!

Teddie Bear turned 14 years old last week. Her birthday was celebrated with filet mignon dog food, an organic beef rib, a specialty canned dog food fashioned into a birthday cake, and a day filled with car rides.

She still enjoys life with gusto - including walks, tummy rubs, gourmet meat-laden food, ice cream, car rides, and naps. She still knocks at the door when she wants in and jumps up and down (well, does half jumps) when she knows she's getting a car ride.

Happy Birthday, Teddykins. It's been a terrific ride so far!