MerseyGrey Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I’m a little late in posting this as his birthday was on Friday (remember, remember, the fifth of November) but I took a day off work to bake him a cake and have some cuddles. We’ve noticed a few changes in the past year. He seems to get tired on his walks more easily and doesn’t want to go as far - although he still follows even the longest walks with some monster zoomies! He’s a having a bit more difficulty in hauling his big old bum off his bed, and he’s a bit clumsy, mostly in relation to him being very focused on what’s ten paces ahead, and not seeing right in front of him. We have a name for the cloudiness in his eyes that he’s had since we got him (nuclear sclerosis) but it’s not getting any worse and it doesn’t seem to be bothering him. Getting into the car is harder for him too. But some things haven’t changed. He’s still my shadow. He’s still curious (nosey) about everything. He still creeps up behind me to inspect my cooking and baking skills, and to enjoy the spoils of my work. And he’s still the biggest, loveable cuddlebug I’ve ever met. Here are some photos from his big day. Some of you follow him on Instagram and have already seen these so apologies for the repetition. I thought I would particularly like to share photos this year as so many houndies have gained their wings or given their owners lots of sleepless nights. It’s really driven home how precious every day with him is. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5FfaFq5K0/?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5kZJbqeRL/?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5qvVZqM0n/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Happy Birthday Buddy still a handsome dude at 11! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Great pics!! Quote Was a subscriber in the mid 2000s (the aughts!). Reactivated in 2021. What'd I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Happiest of birthdays to roo from Flying Odin in lower Delaware. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Happy Birthday handsome Buddy!!! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Happy birthday Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Happy birthday, Buddy! Looking good, my man. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Happy Birthday Buddy The way you "inhaled" your birthday cake are you sure you're not part Labrador? Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Happy birthday Buddy! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 11 hours ago, HeyRunDog said: Happy Birthday Buddy The way you "inhaled" your birthday cake are you sure you're not part Labrador? It’s because he’s never fed Thank you all for your kind wishes. I’m looking forward to posting his 12th birthday pictures already Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Happy birthday Buddy!! We are late to your party but it sure sounds as tho you had a swell celebration Mum pulled out all the stops for you (good job, Mum) Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Belated happiest of birthdays to Buddy! Looks like a heckuva party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY! Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Buddy, did you know that getting very belated birthday greetings means you get a whole new round of birthday treats and presents? It's true! On that snuffle mat picture, are you sure that you have enough toys in the house? You look a little deprived in that department, too, as well as never getting fed. Glad you had a wonderful time to celebrate 11 years! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, EllenEveBaz said: Buddy, did you know that getting very belated birthday greetings means you get a whole new round of birthday treats and presents? It's true! On that snuffle mat picture, are you sure that you have enough toys in the house? You look a little deprived in that department, too, as well as never getting fed. Glad you had a wonderful time to celebrate 11 years! Buddy says ‘thank you’ for the extra round of treats that he’s just received. Mum and dad had a rare trip out without him to go out for breakfast and then to the cinema. As a distraction, he got a yogurt pot, a goat’s ear and his toothbrush toy, and on our return he got a cream pot too. So yes, it is true. Any if anyone else wants to wish him a happy belated birthday…bring it on! Yes, all those toys and he only really plays with Honky the Hedgehog and his bacon ball Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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