Thursday, November 19, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WINSLOW HOMER


Today is Winslow Homer's ninth birthday. Winslow Homer came to live with us on a Saturday in February. Now I had no intention of owning another dog. At the time we had a beloved Collie, Chloe. DH and I were out doing errands that Saturday morning and on the list was to purchase Chloe a new "shedding" brush. Off to the pet store we went. Of course upon entering we "oh" and "ah" over the puppies. DH spied Winslow Homer and his sister and asked to hold them. Winslow took of scurrying around the pet store and his meek and mild sister was content just to be held. I grabbed the shedding brush and then took a turn holding Winslow, proceeded to give him back to the store employee, when DH looked at me and said "how can you put him back". Well, I can. Needless to say Winslow came home with us that day and has been a faithful friend . Now I realize what some people think when they hear you purchased a puppy at a pet store. We had always adopted our animals, but this was just meant to be. When looking through Winslow's paper work we learned he came from Kansas and his mother's name was Julie D. My name is Julie, middle initial D. It was a sign, Winslow was meant to be part of our family. Oh and Chloe never did get her shedding brush that day, but did get a faithful sidekick. Happy birthday Winslow Homer!

11 comments:

Danni said...

Happy Birthday, Winslow Homer! You're a good, good boy. And a very handsome one, too.

JC said...

Happy Birthday to YOU ....

Cedar ... said...

Happy Birthday to handsome Winslow Homer,... from Jennifer/JenJen the rescue cat here on the hill!

Gail said...

Winslow and I are both celebrating today.

Rural Rambler said...

Happy, Happy Ninth Birthday Winslow Homer!

Eve said...

Happy Birthday Winslow and GAIL!! hahaha!
You are a good ol boy! (Crazy but good!!)

Terry said...

Happy Birthday Winslow Homer!
You are a handsome guy!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to my sweet
winslow Homer, Love, Grammy

Jenny said...

He's a complete sweetie Julie. Happy birthday WH!

Genny said...

Awww, happy birthday, Winslow. You're a handsome guy at 9 years young!

DayPhoto said...

Happy Birthday, Winslow Homer!

From,
Fuzzy