Pyrrha turns 2!

Happy birthday, sweet P!

Unlike many rescue dogs, we actually know Pyrrha’s birthday, since she was registered with the AKC by her breeder. And, so, today, she turns two!

She still has tons of puppy energy and quirks. Here, she is getting really excited about the stick in my hand…

Ah, a stick. Better than any kind of fancy birthday present!

We ordered this customized, handmade ID tag for her as well, although it hasn’t come in yet.

(c) Make Your Dog Smile.

I love the look of the stamped, hammered brass! Make Your Dog Smile, the Etsy store, has tons of beautiful, modern ID tags. I love them all!

Happy birthday, darling Pyrrha. We love you so much, as very weird as you are. Life would be dull and monochrome without you!

How do you celebrate your dog’s birthday?

Birthday presents

My friends and family know me very well. For my birthday this past weekend, I was showered with lots of fun, new swag for the future dog:

Birthday presents.

Liz (Bo’s mama) gave me a cornucopia of wonderful dog things: The Kong toy I’m calling the “octo-bunny,” on your left, which she says has lasted the longest of any of Bo’s chew toys; the bag dispenser which is discreet and just what I would have picked out myself; the Kong Extreme, able to withstand the most devoted chewer; and the cute PetCo tennis ball.

My dear friend Eva gave me the gift card to PetSmart, which I will definitely put to good use very soon, and the dog breed handbook. We’ve both been dog nerds since childhood and spent a lot of the 10-miler together pointing out and identifying dog breeds together. Along with a lot of mutts, we successfully identified a pair of Clumber spaniels and a Gordon setter around miles 5 and 6. Such geeks.

And then my husband gave me that beautiful leather leash from All K-9, which was recommended to me by Jen from The Elka Almanac!

I am particularly excited about the leash:

Leather leash.

Jen, you’re right, it already feels soft and broken-in and I get the feeling that it will last for a long time to come. I love the brass hardware and the brass ring on the handle. Can’t wait to put this–and all of the other goodies!–to good use for the future pup.

Hierarchy of loves

Geronimo in his living room. Click for source.

“The greater love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s; then a sweetheart’s.”

– Polish proverb

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Today is my birthday. What am I doing to celebrate, you ask? Running a 10-mile race tomorrow morning that I am woefully under-prepared for! What would I rather be doing? Taking my dog on a long, slow walk. Maybe some day… Have a great weekend, everyone.