Good-Bye Sweet Belle

Yesterday was my birthday.

Our sweet, beloved Belle had not been well.

I knew her days with us were few.

But, I did not expect on my birthday we'd tell her Good-bye.

Not the gift one wants on their birthday.

Amongst the sadness and tears of losing her, 

I realized losing her was a gift.

The gift of knowing the unconditional love that our pets eagerly give us!

The gift of her loyalty, joyful, silly, love!

The gift that her suffering from cancer was over!

To our Beloved,  Baby Girl Dog Dog, Belle Wigglebottom Hacker,

our lives will forever be touched by your love!

Belle's first day home with us after her adoption

 Always thought she was a lap dog

 

George was adopted and joined our family in 2016.
Belle immediately accepted him and taught him the ropes 
of his new home

She loved to hug, even when she wasn't feeling well

Forever in our hearts!

Morning Backyard Stroll

Summer is my least favorite season -- don't like the heat!

Recent rain and an overcast morning sky
gave way to a cooler morning!

It was comfortable enough to sit outside on our
patio and sip a cup of 'hot' coffee.

Belle & George focused their morning activity
pursuing chipmunks.

I snapped a few backyard photos and
comfortably sipped on a 2nd cup of 'hot' coffee.

Morning dew drops

While it was a really nice morning, I anxiously await Autumn!

Belle & George

Extreme Winter temps dipping into negative figures has created 

Cabin Fever in our household, especially with our dogs!

 Indoor play is simply not as fun as outdoor play & family walks.   

Belle & George

We adopted Belle in 2013, age one year old.

We adopted George in 2016, age two years old. 

We've always loved large dogs with floppy ears and long tails...Hound Dogs!
Belle & George certainly fit these categories.

They are both rescued dogs from a local animal shelter, Wayside Waifs   

Belle is a mix breed of Weimaraner & Red Bone Coonhound, weighing 75 lbs.
George is a mix breed of St. Bernard (smooth) & Plott Hound, weighing 113 lbs.
They insist they are lapdogs!

Yes, they are spoiled rotten 😉

 

...and are dearly LOVED!