To all the dogs (and cats) I’ve loved before

With this post, I reach a bit of a milestone – 100 posts!  For a while, I was stumped regarding what to blog about for number 100.  (I then went on vacation, which resulted in a total post hiatus… more to come on that later.)

While driving earlier, it hit me – the perfect way to commemorate my 100th post.  I’ve decided to dedicate this post to all the pets I’ve loved before.  (Yes, that’s a nod to the Red Headed Stranger – bonus points if you figure it out without clicking on either of the links.)

Anyway, you obviously know lots about Bella, my current fur child.  I’ve also introduced you to some of my past loves – Shadow, Sparkle, Bourbon & Pedro.  Today, I’d like you to meet the rest of the pups and cats I shared my house with growing up…

Each of these wonderful animals (as well as the ones above) really deserves their own post.  So many stories to share – definitely a topic for future discussion.  For now, I’ll just stick with the basics…

I should start at the beginning (a very good place to start).  My first pet was – believe it or not – a cat.  A white cat that I named Buttercup.  (Don’t ask me why… I’d love to ask my three-year-old self the same thing.)

She wasn’t the friendliest of cats to start with, but that’s a story for another day.  She was my first love.

Next, I’d like to introduce you to Kandi, a chihuahua that my dad adopted and brought home one day.  Note – when she got older, her tongue began to stick out all the time.  We used to say that her spring was broken.

Quite the character, that one.

We also had a Norwegian Elkhound named Lady – one of the many dogs that found us over the years.

I loved to cuddle with that gal.

My sister also had a cat – though Tiger joined us when I was much older.  She was once our neighbor’s cat, but decided to adopt my sister instead.  She even decided to have her kittens in my sister’s lap – I believe my sister was around three at the time.  Talk about a surprise!

Last, but by no means least, I must introduce you to the source of my terrier love.  When I was ten years old, I met the most wonderful dog.  My parents had promised me I could get a new dog that would be officially “my” dog.  I considered many breeds, and had my heart set on a Scottish Terrier.  However, when I met this girl, that plan went out the window.  I’d already settled on the most creative name (sarcasm intentional) for the Scottish Terrier I had convinced myself I was getting.  Thus, Scotti the Toy Fox Terrier joined our family.


Take note of the teddy bear in the photo to the right… this is one of the two teddy bears that Scotti adopted and carried everywhere.

Long story short, Scotti was by my side every minute from the time I was 10 until I left for college (as well as every moment I returned home during college and beyond).  Definitely a girl’s best friend.

I have tons of wonderful stories about each of these special animals (as well as several other animals who didn’t live in my house but were responsible for some great memories).  I’m sure I’ll be sharing them over many nostalgic nights in the future.

For now, I just want to say thanks for reading my blog – the first 100 posts have been fun, and I look forward to many more.

In closing, say hi to your puppy for me… and then give him or her a big hug.

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23 thoughts on “To all the dogs (and cats) I’ve loved before

  1. Congratulations on 100 posts!!! Thanks for letting us see all of your cats and dogs from the past. They are very pretty and cute!! Lots of love, Holly and mom

  2. Congrats on 100 posts!!!!!!!!!!!
    Loved meeting all of your babies…but…now I can't get Willie Nelson out of my mind or Julie Andrews ("let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start, when you read you begin with ABC, when you sing you begin with do, re, mi!!") Ha! Now it will be stuck in your mind!
    Seriously HUGE congrats on your 100th! We wish you 100s and 100s more!
    Cody and Caren

  3. Ohhhhhhh sweet little Buttercup!! How funny, Rumbledad was saying today if we got a girl cat, her name would be Buttercup (to go with Inigo, from the Princess Bride!)

    Congrats, and what a lovely post.

  4. Thank you all so much for your kind words – I really appreciate it!

    Caren – sorry for getting songs stuck in your brain. If it makes you feel better, they've been stuck in mine since last night.

    Rumblefriends – I didn't even think about that! Buttercup would have fit in with you guys perfectly. As… you… wish!

  5. Congratulations on your 100th post! I loved hearing all about your animals.:-)

    It's kind of funny as I have several posts planned about all the animals that I was lucky enough to have in my life. So I agree that it's a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing this.

  6. Happy 100 and congratulations! What a milestone! Thanks for sharing the pics and stories – a really nice walk down Memory Lane.

  7. Every child should have a pet. I can't imagine my life without one or several. It was fun looking at and reading about your special friends.

  8. Thanks all! You guys are the best. 🙂

    Rescued Insanity – can't wait to read your posts! I love hearing about everyone's wonderful pets, both past and present.

    Ryker – a thousand times yes!

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