Yesterday was a very special day, it's Miz Blossom's first Birthday! She's only been with us for 8 months and we're so very pleased she's here!

What a pleasure it's been to watch her grow. She's very much her own "dog." After all, she does have her own "time zone", Blossom time. She's a very, very happy dog. Tail's always wagging, hippity hopping on to her next adventure!

Our backyard has been converted into a racetrack, demolition derby type set up. Dusty and Daisy sprint from the Crape Myrtle down the fence, hang a right just before hitting the corner of Cesar and Theresa's fence. Threading the narrow gap between the garage and hedge, leaping up to make a quick 90 degree turn so as not to hit the Crape Myrtle, starting their second lap. Blossom positions herself so that she can pick off whoever's leading the race, with a quick "nudge" of her shoulder, also called a cross body block, suddenly, SHE'S leading the race! Daisy and Dusty really haven't caught on to how she almost always wins!

After she gets them all fired up, they're running around chasing each other, growling and such, you'll find Miz Blossom20 feet away, huddled down between the fence and the Crape Mrytle calming chewing on the latest branch that was knocked off during the race.

She had her first visit with a Chiropractor a couple of days ago. Poor Blossom had NO IDEA what this person was doing to her! She was groped, twisted, turned, and neck and back "popped". She did really well! She wasn't thrilled but she accepted this new person, touching and working with her. She was scared, was shaking a bit, but we made it through. It will be easier and better next time!

She and Daisy have a Canine Behaviorist that's helping to get them comfortable with what goes on around them. Not being socialized as young 'ns is a problem. We have a lot of work to do, that's OK, it's not really work when we see them make progress.

It's a special kind of joy to watch Miz Blossom as she goes about her young life. Such a happy girl. When we open the mail, she's as excited as we are! And... she knows exactly how to shred that envelope! Then it's, oh boy, Daisy brought a new twig from the backyard! Wow, mom better not leave that sock unattended for very long! Rosy left her new ball outside when she got a drink of water, Yoo Hoo, it's mine now!!! She really enjoys messing with Rosy… Then it's off to see what's Dusty doing? Poor Dusty, he still not sure what these 2 new knuckleheads are doing here!

Watching her makes my heart smile. I can't wait to see how folks react to her big brown eyes and a seriously wagging tail when she's a Comfort, Social Therapy Dog. They're just gonna love her up!