Oh shame on me! My mother has just reminded me that it is my dog’s birthday today. I had forgotten. I blame the stress of having a flu jab 😉 Never my poor memory, of course!
With sincere apologies and much love, I wish you, my dear friend, Jack, a very Happy 6th Birthday. You have been with me through thick and thin and I love every day in your company. 
The joy of being a puppy
Jack was born on 11 April 2007 in Nelson, New Zealand. He is a miniature schnauzer. His birth weight was 227 grams (half a pound of butter 🙂 ) He was number 3 of a litter of 3 and he has two fur sisters, Jill and Bailey. His dog parents are Luci and Bo, both of Nelson. His grandmother was Bailey and his great-grandmother was Rose.
When Jack came to us, we agreed to love him and care for him throughout his life. I think we are doing okay so far. He says the bone we gave him this afternoon was very tasty, thank you. And the vet says that Jack has a fine physique, and an excellent waistline, and is the perfect weight at 9.5kg. Pity we can’t say the same about his human mother 😀
♪ Happy Birthday, dear Jack! ♪
silkannthreades 
I’ve always enjoyed Jack’s appearances in your posts. That last picture of him is especially priceless. Before I set sail, I had a best friend named Nelson (a Jack Russel Terrier) in my life for 14 years. What a wonderful set of memories we created together. He passed away a year before I started my Pacific Crossing.
With a name like Nelson, I am guessing he sails with you in spirit. 🙂
😃 He does indeed
🙂 🙂
What a wonderful dog/companion, Jack is! Dylan would love to play with him ❤
They would have so much fun.
Happy belated dear Jack .. big pats 😃
Thanks Julie. Today has been tremendously windy so Jack has spent most of the day in the garden, nose to the wind. Such excitement for a little dog.
Happy birthday, Jack! You are well loved by the humans around you, and it shows! G: I like best the photo of Jack among the bluebells (are those bluebells?).
Love to you both.
Definitely bluebells, Cynthia. I hope some spring flowers and sunshine are with you soon.
He was an adorable when equal to half-pound-of butter, and he’s adorable now. He gives you joy, yet you also give him joy.
Thanks for an uplifting and lighthearted post!
We are a joyful team. Just for fun, here’s me in my early curly locks stage; a little larger than half a pound of butter though!
Oh, this touches my heart.. what a dear and precious little gal, worthy of an amazing life. at the moment the image was taken, do you think she’d have any clue that she’d have friends that dotted the world?!!!
Not at all but she knew she was loved, just as I am sure Jack knew from the moment he met us.
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Super cute dog – Happy Birthday Jack (somewhat belatedly sorry)! Cath
He thinks it is his birthday every day 🙂
That’s the way it should be. I’m looking after a dog for a week at the moment – it’s great fun!
Splendid but what does Hazel make of that?! >^..^< Much tail swishing?
A bit late…but happy, happy birthday from our caretaker and ourselves – Mille and Totti! We had the first spring day today and our best friend says we both went bananas…
I am so glad you went bananas; Jack would have loved to join you.
Happy Birthday, dear Jack, Happy Birthday to you!
Such a darling. Especially the stretch in the flowers.
Thank you. That was such a delightful day; his first introduction to spring flowers.
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So cute little how how friend!! But looks like he is a big heart!!
Yes, I think he does have a big heart.
Happy birthday to your cute little friend! 🙂
Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACK & ALWAYS TRUST A VET.
I will tell him that. 🙂
Happy Birthday Jack, I can see you have trained your owners just right…good job!! 🙂
Definitely!
Didn’t I tell you so before???? Go to the vet for your medical care!!! The vet will keep you in fine fiddle…..You may have to eat kibble though…..
Happy Birthday Jack!
Yes, you were quite right. I am looking at that kibble now and contemplating the possibilities. Kibble porridge?
Jack is a lovely little fellow. Happy Birthday 😀
I will pass on your greetings.
True unconditional love and companionship.
Absolutely, and a little portion of cupboard love too 🙂
He is sure cute. However I would love it if he were more welcoming of your friends. I would dearly love to give him a pat but…..?!
He is learning to be more mellow 🙂
He looks lovely , I am sure he brings you lots of joy! Happy Birthday to him!
I will give him a hug from you.
Happy Birthday Jack.
Thank you, he says!
Jack is definitely cute…
He was super cute when he was little; as all ‘babies’ are.
He is wonderful!!! Happy Birthday, Jack!
We are so fortunate to have our four legged friends. Where would we be without them?
We would be completely lost I think. 🙂
🙂