My Fire Hydrant

Bailey was born on March 11, 1996.

We did this birthday video last year. I think, in my heart, I suspected it would be the last time we celebrated Bailey’s birthday. I have very fond memories of the day we shot this. It’s pretty silly.

In memory of Bailey, join our online Bichon Bash by clicking and donating to Small Paws Rescue. No donation is too small, and every donation will make a difference in a dog’s life.

The best article is about our buddy Romeo the Cat. The Orlando Sentinel has published a little story about Romeo, and his mom Caroline, and their fund raising efforts on Twitter. In just a couple of months, they’ve raised over $5,000 for different animal rescue groups! Way to go Romeo!!!

Bailey’s birthday party got a very small mention in an article about online parties. They got the most important thing right: My dog means everything to me.

Bailey and I are both exhausted! We had such a glorious day yesterday–between the Fire Hydrant and Dogster and Twitter–we were bopping back-and-forth all day and into the evening.

We want to send many thanks and great appreciation out to our friends over at Dog Show Poop, 4 the Love of Animals, Romeo the Cat, The Poodle (and Dog) Blog, Salinger and “Multum in Parvo”. Also, all our Small Paws buddies, our new friends on Twitter, and all our old and new friends at Dogster. And of course all of the rest of you who stopped by and left a comment (or simply watched the video)! We hope we brought a little giggle and a warm-and-fuzzy into your day!

Bailey says that even though her birthday is over, we still want to celebrate what people do to help their local shelters and rescues. So, if you have a story to tell us, come on over here to the Fire Hydrant and let us know what you’re doing to support the wonderful people and organizations who help orphaned pets. KEEP THE CELEBRATION GOING!!

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Thanks for coming to our online celebration!!

[For today, in order to keep the Celebration at the top of the page, I will be editing the post to add any additional celebration items below. These edits will be posted in newest to oldest order.]

(2:15 PM EST) Our mailbox is so full, I nearly missed this photo from Salinger!

(10:00 AM EST) Dogster has made Bailey DOG OF THE DAY!

(7:10 AM EST) Just received a photo of one of our party-goers! Here’s Marti and Nicholas in their party hats!