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.
love lives on.
the story of melvin, jake & doug – finding true love, facing great loss, always chasing joy
Awww, Melvin, Happy Gotcha Day! Love all your pictures. You and your mom really scored when you found each other. 🙂
Jackpot indeed!
Happy gotcha day Melvin!!!
Thank you!
Happy Gotcha Day Melvin! So glad you found such an amazing forever life! 🙂
He says ‘thanks much!’!
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! 🙂
Mama agrees!
Who got who?? 🙂 Happy Gotcha Day to both of you!
Exactly!
Aww happy adopt-a-versary, big guy 🙂
Thank you!!!
Yeah! Congrats to you and Melvin…and Jake!
Well thank ya!!!
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!
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!
Happy Gotcha Day
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Thanks!!!
Oh Melvin, you are just the bestest, happy gotcha day!
Obviously a match that was meant to be! Yay for you all!!!
Oh Melvin, you are such a doll! Happy Gotcha Day 🙂