Both of today’s Birthday Bright Stars have middle names! I love it!
We start with Tobie James (fka Perseus James) who shares his life with Cheryl, her Dear Husband, and their wonderful extended family. Tobie James has a home in Oregon but also in a lovely part of Idaho, as these photos show well. Cheryl sends us this update:
“What a wonderful blessing it was to adopt one of the Bright Stars pups into our family. We brought Tobie (fka Perseus James) home when he was 10 weeks old, 17 pounds. Each day since has been a wonderful adventure as we fell in love with him and discovered his unique and special personality. At one year, he is over 90 pounds and still growing.
What makes him so special? He is incredibly affectionate and loving. Each morning, at precisely 6 am, we wake to Tobie bounding onto our bed, snuggling, and licking our faces, letting us know it is time to get moving. This precious boy is also gentle and genuinely sweet. It is pure joy to watch him with our 2-year-old granddaughter.
Tobie at 13 weeks
We hoped for an active puppy and we got one; he has unending energy. He loves to race around our field each morning and when other dogs join him, he is super delighted. He loves to go on a long walk or hike each day, which is made longer due to his relentless need to sniff every bush and tree along the way.
He prefers the cold weather, especially snow, and will even go into a creek or lake in freezing temperatures and emerge with icicles on his fur, totally content and happy.
Tobie is the most intelligent dog we have ever had; he loves to sit on high ground and observe and process all that is going on. He is also very sensitive and appears to be intuitive as he can often anticipate what I am going to do next. He is incredibly good looking which attracts attention wherever we go. People who are driving by will even roll down their windows to comment on him. This comes with a challenge in that everyone wants to pet him, and he tends to be hesitant with most strangers.
Tobie has bonded tightly with our family; it is truly amazing how he has integrated himself into our lives and enriched them in beautiful ways. When he looks in our eyes, seeking validation or praise, it truly melts our hearts. We love this big gentle puppy and look forward to what the next year holds with him. Thank you, Mary-Ann, for choosing our family; we are exceedingly grateful.”
Thank you so much to Cheryl and her family for appreciating Tobie and giving him such a fun and interesting life — and one that includes snow! That photo in the cold pond could be Claire (his mom). HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOBIE JAMES!
Dallas Nova Jr. lives in the Boise area with John, Kristine, and their K-Kids — plus 10 year-old Heidi from the H Moon litter. John’s sister lives nearby with Bright Star Atlas (fka Sun), and their mom — Cindy — is a long-time Most Dear Friend. All in the Family!
John sends us this report about Dallas Nova Jr.:
“You know your dog is extra special when they fit right into your family and they make every day that much better — it’s the little things that Dallas does that makes us laugh, think, and keeps us on our toes. I included a picture of her enjoying her birthday Bison bone in the back yard. It’s hard to tell in the picture, but she furls her lip when she is thinking or when she wants to protect that bone from said cameraman/potential bone thief.
I also included a picture of Dallas doing a ‘down’ — we have never seen such enthusiasm and speed! It is quite uncanny.
The last picture I included is of her puppy-style sit. It echoes her funny personality.
My son Kole has created a running joke in our family — he often reports to all of us that "Dallas is happy”. Maybe it’s the tongue combined with the smile… Truly she is always happy as long as we are all nearby. She loves attention (especially from kids), other dogs, and to be on the go. Her favorite visits are to see her brother Atlas or to go run around my parents' farm.
Happy Birthday to all!”
Thank you so much, John and the rest of Dallas Nova Jr.’s family, for her wonderful, integrated, and interesting life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLAS NOVA JR.!
This is Capella wishing the birthday party was in person, so to speak — she wants to play with her siblings…
Please celebrate your Sunday!