Belated Birthday

I can't believe I forgot his birthday. With all of the excitement over the past few weeks, I never realized that Shelby turned five on December 21st. He never even mentioned it. The thought popped into my head last night. For five years he has brought so much happiness into our home. It is amazing how 18 pounds of fluff can become such an important family member. He is always in good spirits and is there to cuddle up when you are sad. Without him, I would not have made it through the hurricane as easily as I did. His body heat alone helped me to sleep through the night. Even though we thought we would never get another dog after Shannen died, getting Shelby was the best decision we ever made. Happy Belated Birthday, Shelby. We love you!