Kipling is happy about many things this month of April but being six months old makes her the happiest.
Happy 1/2 birthday, Kipling — may all your wishes be fulfilled.
Zippy gave Kipling ten free battle rounds with no counterattacks, a stuffed squirrel toy, and the first of several swimming lessons.
The dogs are adjusting well and Zippy protects Kipling from strangers and strange dogs by checking them out first for the big OKAY. I am socializing both of them at the local dog park, where there are two other German shepherds from two separate families, one is 4 months old, named Sasha, and the other is 8 months old, and, coincidentally, also named Sasha. So, German shepherds are taking over the Anacortes, Washington dog park. Zippy is allowing Kipling to make friends on her own and is more interested in a chewed up old playground ball. By the time they get home all they want is dinner and a nap.
Zippy’s sixth birthday is April 23rd. Eartha Kitt’n and Ajax The Gray turn two on April 26th. Eartha Kitt’n always expects mouse cake, and I never want to disappoint the furry diva. In this next photo, Ajax The Gray is climbing down from the Shop roof, where Eartha Kitt’n is watching her brother’s progress from that rooftop, 20 feet high. They are up and down like beanstalkers all day.
Kipling’s had a long day and a happy half birthday and is ready to patrol her dreamscape meadows . . . a place where Lyda Blue Heron never takes to the sky and the geese honking ends with a lot of flying feathers and fowl play.
I hope you celebrate your big days, and achievements, with the same canine and feline chutzpaw.
Thank you for stopping by,
Justin
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Justin, these pics were greeted by a great deal of squeals of delight in my household! They are all beautiful. We particularly like Kipling’s hairy old ears – to die for in the puppy world! Bollo’s been online to order some, LOL. Thanks for sharing your lovely family:)
Kipling’s ears are so funny now. I’m just happy the tattoo dye has finally disappeared. Want a slice of Birthday cake?
Justin, Kipling is a gorgeous dog! And I love the first photo so much!
So you’ve fallen under Kipling’s spell, Rebecca. Good. All part of her world domination plans. LOL
She really is a heartbreaker. And Zippy looks so stoic and wise. You’re a lucky dog. Er, you know what I mean.
I’ll stick with lucky dog LOL.
Staury: Hi Justin :)) i love all the new pics of Kipling; she’s amazingly beautiful!!!
Stuliana: Hi Mr Jusktin … i’m so happy today … my mom just told me that today is Kipling’s Birthday … i love her so much …
i saw from the pic that the green in her ear is gone … so good now that she’s better and more beautiful 🙂 and her eyes is so sweet … i just want to hug her so much … thank you for taking care of her … i love you too not just Kipling 🙂
I did a drawing for her — is a uranium arc with her name on it. pls give to her is my gift for her birthday 🙂 and my mom will send to you.
My mom say that very soon i will have one Kipling’s doll … i’m sooo happy !!!
i send kisse to my Kipling and one for you and Zippy 🙂
σε’αγαπώ πολύ πολύ Στυλιάνα 🙂
Thanks Justin !!
once again you make Stuliana very happy … (i will send you the drawing by email )
Staury :)))
What can I say but I am so happy you loved the new photos of your puppy, Stuliana. It was such a beautiful day, and the Kipling Doll sounds really terrific. Thank you, Staury. Your friends, Justin and Zippy
Happy 6 month birthday Kipling! Adorable and delightful pix, Justin. Thanks for inviting us to the party!
eden
xox
Eden, Do you want the Kipling kids cake or the kind with the bourbon-glaze frosted cake I’m saving for us adults and Zippy?
I think I need a Zippy and a Kipling of my own.
Judy, you are the Wonder Dog Doll maker 🙂 You do enough good to last several lifetimes. Mwah.
Happy Birthday to Kipling! Great photos! Thank so much for sharing….and the short one wants to print some pictures to share with her school friends. BTW the school friends are fans also 🙂
Yay, Barb, I’m so happy Lacey and her school chums are fans of Kipling and Zippy . . . they appreciate it.
Happy Goosey Half Birthday dreams, Kipling! I shared your photo story with my oldest son Josh, he approved. Take an extra bite of the grown up cake for us….
Lena From the Other Island (Bainbridge, that is)
🙂
Hi Lena and Josh, I pass each of you a slice of birthday cake . . . the celebration continues. I love living in this area of the world and I’ve heard lovely things about Bainbridge Island. The sailboat photo on the Home Page was taken from Watmough Bay on Lopez Island, one of the most amazing and secluded picnic spots with a beach.
Happy half birthday, Kipling! Justin, simply a beautiful dog. I would just love to cuddle her and Zippy, too!
What fun, Amberr . . . love sharing the days with Kipling and Zippy. They are curled up next to me on the couch right now (lots of pointy and furry ears). ~passes a slice of Bourbon cake~