Celebrating Zeus

Once upon a time, when my puppies were about a year old, I started blogging. I didn't know any other bloggers so many nights I sat at the computer reading blogs and hoping to make contact with others who had similar interests. One night I stumbled across a group called Dogs On Thursday. It was a group of bloggers who did their own thing thru the week, but on Thursdays they blogged about their dogs. Perfect!

Shortly after I joined the group, they held a "Summer Fun" mystery swap. I joined in and the person I was to send gifts to was the Lapdogs. I didn't know them so I started reading their blog from the beginning and pretty soon I had an idea of who they were. I learned about each of the dogs, Zeus, Tut, Lola and Sophie, and I learned about their Mom, who loved them dearly. It didn't hurt that we had some of the same interests, too. We both knit, we both love hockey and we're both crazy about dogs.

 Over the years we've kept in touch and check in with each other almost weekly and sometimes daily. We've laughed together and cried together and tried to support each other when needed. Our packs have changed over the years. Some of our beloved pups have crossed the bridge and new little members have joined. We've shared the changes. I think that's called friendship.

 Last year big, gentle Zeus, leader of the Lapdogs had to cross the bridge. I picture him hanging out with Thor and Phantom and Bart and my Tsar and sending little messages our way now and then. This year, to celebrate Zeus's birthday, his Mom got together with our friends at Chewy and put together a box of some of his very favorite items. Then there was a big giveaway on the Lapdog blog. A couple days ago I was notified that we won.

This morning the box arrived and there was  much excitement at our house. My dogs tell me that this is the most delicious smelling Chewy box to ever be delivered.

 We went onto the porch and opened it. Wow!!! Look what was inside.

 The Zukes Hip Action treats with glucosamine will go to my three that have arthritis, Fudge, Bailey and Tess. Everyone else will share in the rest.

Fudge has already claimed the moose and  I know Sebastian wants the lobster and deserves it.

 What a happy way to celebrate a special guy on his birthday.

Thank you to the Lapdogs and their Mom and to Chewy for making my kids so very happy.