Gilbert, one year on . . .
We took the dogs out for a charge about yesterday and were gone some while. Jellicoe and Herschel were left alone and were pleased to see us when we arrived home, miaouing at the door as we came in. Gilbert availed himself of the chair and Herschel promptly sat on him.
Gilbert has been with us now for a year. He is a lovely boy with a great sense of humour and we are very privileged to have him in our lives.
Your pups and cat are so cute. At my house we say pups, no matter the age. My dog is 12 now and we still call him pup.
ReplyDeleteDogs take a long time to grow up so pup is quite appropriate, I think :-)
DeleteGilbert is handsome boy. I don't recall you ever making a spelling error so when I read miauling I had to refer to the electric dictionary. There is a suggestion male cats miaul and female cats meow. Most interesting.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I didn't know that, and I suppose kittens mew.
DeleteHe has such a sweet, sweet face. You are lucky to have your boy.
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky, indeed.
DeleteGilbert really is exceptionally sweet looking. The last picture is heart-melting.
ReplyDeleteStephanie
DeleteI totally agree. In the last photo, Gilbert has the look of a total angel. My children could sometimes pull that off, too :)
Innocence personified. Gilbert has that look down to a fine art;-)
DeleteOh he's such a cutie. It looks as though he was pleased to see another dog when you brought him home. Looking back now, I wish we'd got another dog when we got Archie as I often wonder if he'd have been happier having doggy company.
ReplyDeleteDogs do enjoy doggy company but it's hard when one dies because the other mourns. I'm sure Archie has been delighted to have all your attention lavished on him :-)
DeleteI see because you're a multi pet family, and it makes a lot easier for all the fur babies in the house to be accepting of a newcomer. Always find that fun to see and hear about.
ReplyDeleteWe always introduce them carefully but they are very accepting - it's lovely to see.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful scene! Baby Gilbert's first night in his new home, finding comfort in the company of a big dog is heartwarming. The image of Herschel sitting on Gilbert upon your return adds a touch of humor to the story. It sounds like they're already forming interesting and entertaining connections. Wishing you many more joyful moments with your furry companions!
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Labradorable xxx
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Labradorable is right! x
DeleteHe was a quite as a puppy, and he's turned into a handsome lad alright! xxx
ReplyDeleteHe knows it, too. x
DeleteHi Janice - he's settled in really well ... lucky animools - I say! Happy New Year - cheers Hilary. (I'll be back on the 13th ... )
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Hilary. Hope your'e coming back from somewhere exciting.
DeleteHappy gotcha day Gilbert. It is hard to imagine that it was a whole year ago that we were cooing over your sweet little puppy face.
ReplyDeleteThey grow up so quickly. He still thinks he's a lap dog . . .
DeleteWhat a beautiful fur family you have!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth.
DeleteHe is a cutie, I enjoyed your photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. He's very entertaining.
DeleteWhat a sweet reminscence. And yes, they grow so fast, don't they? Gilbert is a charmer!
ReplyDeleteHe really is a very nice dog, friendly and kind.
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