“It’s been a whole year, Teddy. You’ve lived with Bear and me for a whole year now.”
“What’s a year?”
“It’s an arbitrary unit of time based on the rotation of the earth and its journey around the sun.”
“Earth? Rotation? Journey? In the CAR? I love that. Are we going in the car? I’m really good at jumping up into my seat.”
“You are, Teddy. Everything I’ve taught you, you’ve learned well. I’m very proud of you, little guy. I’m really happy you’re here with us.”
“Bear’s not. “
“What?”
“She thinks I’m going to steal her rawhide cookie.”
“Well, are you?”
“Well, yeah. I’m a dog. But I won’t chew it. It’s too big.”
“Ah, Teddy. So what do you want to do on your big day?”
“This day is BIGGER than other days? But there’s no snow.”
“True. It’s pretty much just Monday.”
“Monday?”
“Never mind, Teddy. I’d just like to celebrate your day somehow.”
“I celebrate every day, Martha.”
“Good point, little guy.”
“Are you going to give me your coffee cup sometime today?”
“What’s ‘today’?”
“Monday. You said so.”
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Teddy is ALWAYS leashed, by the way. He’s the kind of little guy who would bolt off and chase a car.
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Happy Gotcha Day, Teddy! That photo of him on the couch–sitting up so straight. Such a pretty boy.
That was when he first got here. He was (is) so cute. 🙂
🎉❤️🎉
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Has it really been a year? I remember when you got him.
I know! it doesn’t seem that long and it also seems a lot longer. 🙂
This is wonderful from start to finish, Martha! I love the concept of “gotcha day”!
I didn’t make up “gotcha’ day” but it’s a good idea!
He looks so sweet! Happy gotcha day Teddy!
He’s incredibly affectionate and loves all humanity. ❤
He sounds great x
Martha — I think we should celebrate with a nice walk in the Big Empty, followed by a nice nap on or near the new deck in the back yard. Thank you — and thank you so much for taking such good care of me and teaching me things. — Love, Teddy
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He’s a handsome dog
He’s as sweet as he looks.
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Happy Anniversary Teddy!!
“Thank you!” ❤
Happy Gotcha Day, Teddy! You found the most awesome owner. And don’t worry about your brother. Under that fur lies a soul that would be sad to not see you. Sip sip hooray buddy. Finley says congrats too! 💚🤍❤🐶
“Thank you! I love Martha! I love you, too! And everybody! And Finley! ❤ Teddy Bear T. Dog"
That's Teddy, for you. 🙂
Awweee that Teddy! 💚💚💚
Happy Gotcha Day to Martha, Teddy and Bear. A coffee toast to all!
“Thank you! Just set the cup on the floor when you’re done! ❤ Teddy Bear T. Dog"
Ziggy does not understand this fondness for coffee. He likes morning coffee time because its very likely that someone will sit still and he can climb up and get his daily touch work fix.
“Oh Ziggy. Do your people not put enough cream in it? Yr. Pal, Teddy Bear T. Dog”
I’ll have to tell him Ziggy is a cat…
Teddy, I Ziggy get sick when I eat stuff with cream in it. My mom is real surprised that I only like to eat my crunchies and my Fussie cat wet food.
“Martha explained that you’re a cat. I don’t know anything about what cats like except the cats that belong to the neighbors like mice. Still your pal, Teddy Bear T. Dog <3"
I Ziggy like dogs. I used to live with them in my other homes. I don’t like other cats, cause they were mean to me and I had to move. I would like you to come visit and play with me, but my Moms don’t let me go outside because of things that hunt cats.
I think I’d chase you, Ziggy. I’m sorry. I wouldn’t mean anything by it except you need to get in your pen. ❤ Teddy Bear T. Dog
LOVE THIS!! Teddy’s a lucky boy. But then, Bear and Martha are lucky girls to have Teddy in their lives.
He’s a wonderful little guy, full of spontaneous exuberance and joie de vivre. ❤
Happy Gotcha Day Teddy. You are living a great life and dont worry about this time malarkey, it is apparently just an abstract concept. Gotcha Days are very important as they make you aware of just how long it is since you allowed your human to adopt you.
Martha here. It’s a way to remember when he needs his shots!
“Thanks! I’m lucky I found Martha. You’re right about that ‘time’ thing. What is it, anyway? ❤ Your pal, Teddy Bear T. Dog
Thanks for the reminder that we have to get Lenny to the vet for his annual shots. Teddy, enjoy your Gotcha Day and enjoy every day as you are loved and cared for.
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He is a keeper! He’s the kind of people pleasing dog that is so willing to learn! Happy Belated Gotcha’ Day to Teddy!
“Thank you! I love you! And everybody! ❤ Yr. Pal, Teddy Bear T. Dog"
I love this!!
Thank you!