Ten years and two days ago …
Ten years ago right now …
Ten Years Ago A Few Hours From Now …
This male would soon become Dennis, so the foster care was indeed short. And yes, he definitely needed a bath.
Ten years ago a few days from now …
The boy who was afraid of the leash? That would be Dennis.
Yes, yes he did still smell.
Yes, I “might” do “a” blog post about Dennis. Little did I know he would proceed to take over what had up until then been my author blog, and turn it into a dog blog …
Dennis’s first vet bill with us — for what was quite possibly his first-ever vet visit — back when he was still “No Name 1”. (“No Name 2” was one of his brothers.)
And so all four lost vizslas went to foster care, then to their forever homes — several of which turned out to be the same homes as their foster homes. You know how that goes.
It’s been a long time since Dennis came to live with us as a skinny, mangy, terrified rescue, and he’s done many things―agility, flyball, obedience―that he might not have experienced if he hadn’t been lost or dumped out in the desert. Although there’s a certain part of his brain that never really left that canyon, he’s had a mostly happy life here, with his adopted brother Tucker and sister Trixie, both of whom he adored, and of course with his beloved Mama, and now with this kittens. Oh, and his Dada is hanging around here somewhere, too.
Dennis: Ten Years in Ten Pictures
I’m not sure how or when he turned into a grey-muzzled senior. Dogs sure are sneaky that way.
Although there’ll never be another pack like his first pack, Dennis does have some nice new friends now to keep him company.
The Original Three Musketeers
The New Three Musketeers
Happy Tenth Gotcha Day, Dennis the Vizsla Dog, and many happy returns!
You are so loved, Dennis♥ Happy 10th Gotcha Day, buddy☺
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It i fun to look back at the beginnings. I hope Dennis benefited as much from the acupuncture as did Lexi. Happy Gotcha’ Day, dear Dennis!
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What a wonderful walk down Memory Lane! Dennis, you are a privileged boy, but I think you probably figured that out a long time ago!
Happy 10th Gotcha Day!
Kisses and snuggles,
mrsbearfoot
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Happy Gotcha Day, Dennis! You are one lucky puppy. You and Charlie and Chaplin.
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Happy 10th Gotcha’ Day, sweet friend! Have lots of fun!
The Cat Gang 😻
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Hi Dennis! Happy 10th Gotcha’ Day! So happy you landed with such a great pack. 🙂
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Happy 10th Dennis!! Loved seeing the pics of him with Trixie and Tucker. ❤
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It is hard to believe our handsome Dennis was ever skinny and mangy. Hurray for our internet star
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Happy Gotcha Day Dennis! You sure have come a long way in the past 10 years.
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Happy, happy, happy, 10th Gotcha Day, Dennis! We have sure enjoyed your adventures over the years and have always been glad you were rescued and adopted into a loving home with humans who understood your fears.
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Happy 10th Gotcha Day, Dennis! Mama has a few happy tears in her eyes thinking about all the fun times over the past years we’ve had following your adventures!!!
xoxo,
Jakey, Arty & Rosy
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Happy Gotcha Day, buddy! You ended up right where you belonged after that broken road. Don’t we all, though….? Enjoy your special day. xoxo OK, bye!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Happy Happy Happy 10th Gotcha Day, Dennis – you found the perfect home for you that day 10 years ago. A home of love and family – you couldn’t ask for more. We hope we have another decade of Dennis to come.
Woos – Lightning, Misty,and Timber
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HaPpY 10th Gotcha Day Dennis! 🍁 May you share many more with U.S. I like the gray muzzle.
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That story never gets old. Happy tenth “birthday”, Dennis!
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This post warms my heart and brings me lots of smiles. Thank you Dennis’ Dada for sharing Dennis with all of us! ❤ Dennis. Happy Gotcha Day Dennis.
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This post warms my heart and brings me lots of smiles. Thank you Dennis’ Dada for sharing Dennis with all of us! ❤ Dennis. Happy Gotcha Day Dennis.
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Happy Gotcha Day Dennis, you’re a very special guy!
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Happy Gotcha Day, Dennis! You are a very special guy, and your Momma and Dada hit the jackpot when you decided that they were perfectly acceptable parent! 😉
*kissey face*
-Saint Fiona the Patient, Crazy Daisy, and Lucy-Fur
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Oh Dennis, this just warms my cockles! (yeah, I don’t knows what they are eithers, butts Ma says it, so it must be good….☺) I am so glads your Pops decided to share you with the world, cause you are one pawsome puppers, and I am glads to call you my pal! Happy Happy Happy Gotcha Day!!!!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Happy 10th Gotcha Day, Dennis. I think you haven’t changed a bit 🙂 Extra ten Pawkisses for the occasion and have a wonderful day 🙂 ❤
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Wow, that’s a great story Dennis, and you were all so lucky to find such wonderful homes and brothers and sisters, mums and dads. I had a little happy cry, happy Decade Dennis!
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Happy 10th Gotcha Day, Dennis!
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Happy 10th Gotcha Day dear handsome Dennis and here’s to many many more celebrations
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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Mom wondered which part of The Rosary khontains The Dekhade of Dennis
Khongrats to ALL – woo surely hit the jakhkpot although I’m still shaking my head and fluffy tail at THE KHATS part!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
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Woo Hoo Dennis!!! Happy 10th Gotcha Day mee deer furend. Mee luvved lookin at all yur fotoss’. You sure had a ruff start inn life. Hurrah fur yur Pawentss savin you an yur fur sibss! An thee 3 Musketeerss now are pawsum!
Mee iss sorry mee not make a card or anyfing; mee still so weak. *sighsss*
Butt at leest mee could visit you today rite?
*paw patsss* Siddhartha Henry xXx
Pee S: Mee ate kibbull today an drank water bye meeself!! WOO HOO!
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Aw, it’s rough to have a rough start. Rita had a rough start too. You were so lucky to find each other. Happy (belated) Gotcha Day, Dennis!!!
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aawww happy gotcha day bro!! May we all grow old together. Much love from the Hotel Thompson. XOXO – Bacon
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OMG Dennis, you made me cry. You are such a special boy, happy 10th xxxxx
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