Hey, Melvin: Gotcha!

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Today is Melvin’s Gotcha Day!  It’s been five years since I was given the most awesome life role of loving him.

Buddy, you had me at hello.

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21 thoughts on “Hey, Melvin: Gotcha!”

  4. Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie – Kansas City, MO – Daniel & I bought our first house in Waldo (a cool neighborhood in Kansas City, MO) and moved in on June 11, 2009. We live with Turk (pit bull mix) and Rufus (chihuahua/Jack Russell mix) and spend our days fixing up our little bungalow, fostering homeless pitties and exploring our city. Come join us on our little adventure!
    Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie on said:

    Happy Gotcha Day, Melvin! I’m not sure who got the better end of this deal – you or your mama! Now that I’ve met you in person, I’m thinking your mama! 🙂

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  5. Ogee – I am a nascent gardener, rescuer, and photographer, chronicling the journey of the dogs at Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary near Sacramento, CA - and the Memorial Garden we have devoted to them.
    Ogee on said:

    Who got who?? 🙂 Happy Gotcha Day to both of you!

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  8. cookn4u – Platte City, MO – Retired Federal Employee, started a 2nd career with The Pampered Chef which I've been doing for 18 years. Dog lover of all kinds. Love to cook.......not surprisingly! Looking for great cooking tools or an awesome fundraiser? Call me! Looking for the best job, call me now!
    Beth Ann Caldwell Roberts on said:

    That was a glorious day for you both! It truly is amazing at how much joy & love a dog can bring to a home. Looking at these pictures brings tears because Melvin reminds me so much of Harley, my chocolate lab, who we lost to lymphoma, just a couple of months ago. I said “no more big dogs” after losing him, but seeing Melvin makes me think twice about that decision. There’s nothing like hugging a big dog! Here’s to many more wonderful years with each other!

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    • Aw, Beth — I’m sorry about Harley. I wrote a post some time back, I can find it for you if you want about getting Melvin for all the wrong and right reasons. My previous lab, Max, was short on time for this world and I knew if he left me before i had another dog that I’d delay. So while I was sure about Melvin, there was a fire that led me to him. Melvin and Max only had two months together but without Melvin, that grief would have been unbearable. I know what you’re saying about ‘another big dog’, it can feel impossible to consider. Melvin was one of the best decision I ever made!

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  12. kahannah – Narragansett, RI – I am a 22 year old Rhode Islander with two beautiful American Bulldogs. My newest dog, Lexi, is a recent adoptee and I am so excited to incorporate her into my life.
    kahannah on said:

    Oh Melvin, you are such a doll! Happy Gotcha Day 🙂

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