Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

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I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

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As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

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Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

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Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

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My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

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After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

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… when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

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Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

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Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  1. Rhea Avatar

    What a sweet pup!

  2. Scarlett in Virginia Avatar
    Scarlett in Virginia

    Oh Duchess Poppy, we all wish you the happiest of birthdays and we look forward to seeing your adventures in your second year. Sure hope we get to meet you one day soon!! Much love from the Furginia krewe!!

  3. APB Avatar
    APB

    Happy Birthday, Poppy! And congratulations on choosing such a thoughtful and intelligent puppy, Penny and Ed! Possum, Wendy, Harris, and Toffee join me in sending best wishes to their favorite un-cat!

  4. Duchess Poppy Whitehead Avatar

    Thanks Everybuddies for my fan mail. I told Penny & Ed they should let me write more often if they want everybuddy to love what we write.

  5. Carol and the K Girls Avatar
    Carol and the K Girls

    You are adorable, Duchess Poppy, and you have done a wonderful job training your servants, Penny and Ed, in such a short time. Happy birthday!

  6. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Cuteness!! What a bundle of love, smarts, and fun. A perfect addition to Penny and Ed’s family. Happy Birthday, Poppy!!

  7. Thepeternorman.wordpress.com Avatar

    Happy Birthday, Poppy! Can’t believe it’s already been 8 months since we met you. Hope to see more of you soon!

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