Those of you who have followed my blog for a while are familiar with my mischievous dog Ozzie. Ozzie is a 25 pound Welsh Terrier who has definitely made his mark on our family. Ozzie has been creating various degrees of havoc in my life for twelve years as of today. He has mellowed the tiniest bit, but is pretty much the same scamp at 12 as he was at 2. I caught him on the back porch sunning himself just before I sat down to write this post. It is 92 degrees, so why not sit in the sun, right?
Ozzie has gotten himself into numerous scrapes over the past dozen years. Here is a trip down memory lane.
As a youngster he had a penchant for destroying my favorite shoes.
He was particularly fond of orange shoes. The cuter, the better. Thank goodness he outgrew that habit.
Then there was the phase he went through when he believed he must destroy my irons. He did this to FOUR irons. He would pull them right off the ironing table and chew through the cords. A couple of times the iron was on and I had just left the room for a moment. It is a miracle one of them didn't bean him on the head.
Then there was the time he took my knitting right off the needles and wrapped it all around him.
On another memorable occasion, we were having houseguests and he buried his slimy dog chew under their pillow.
Of course I must mention his habit of snatching some personal object of mine that he should not have and capering around like a lunatic until I chase him down and retrieve it.
My new lip gloss. Great, now it comes out both ends.
My dish brush.
A rolled up layer cake.
The more personal the item, the better.
And an entire quilt top. That was fun, chasing him all over the back yard to get it back.
Here he is, literally in my face with his dog toy, begging me to stop sewing and play with him. Even though he constantly craves my attention, you have to admit, he is pretty cute. He has been a loving and annoying loyal pest companion over the years. Here's to twelve more...
Loved seeing pictures of Ozzie. Whatever happened to his sister, the one you used to post about?
Posted by: Dortha | June 21, 2019 at 04:48 AM
Treasure him! After those double digits hit, I found birthdays for my pups were bittersweet. I love that he has maintained his “ personality “ even as he has gotten older!
Posted by: Patty Fowl | June 21, 2019 at 05:13 AM
Oh hilarious, Nicole! His eyes in the pictures seem to say "I'm innocent!" Have a good one.
Posted by: T Holzer | June 21, 2019 at 05:25 AM
What a stinker. He sure is cute though. I found out we sew with the same sewing machine!
Posted by: Hedy | June 21, 2019 at 05:45 AM
What a little scamp your adorable Ozzie is! I think he has a twin In my 2 ayear old Corgi (he has developed a penchant for sock chewing), but I wouldn’t change his exuberant personality for anything!
Posted by: Jane | June 21, 2019 at 06:11 AM
You outdid yourself with this post. THE BEST! There seems to definitely be a pattern with your fabric and quilting equipment. I don't think you are getting the message.....just saying.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | June 21, 2019 at 06:46 AM
Happy birthday, Ozzie! I think your best posts are about that cutie pie's antics! But where is the picture of him stealing the glasses right off your husband's face??? THAT is right up there with the orange shoe fetish stage he went through 'back in the day'! Extra treats for him to celebrate & here's to many more! 🐶🎉💕
Posted by: Jan | June 21, 2019 at 07:20 AM
He looks like a great companion, albeit a tad bit of a troublemaker. Wishing you many more adventure filled years together.
Posted by: Robby H. | June 21, 2019 at 07:29 AM
I love this post. I can't believe its has been 12 years. I remember the orange shoes and how you kept your anger under control. I also remember the irons. What a scamp. Happy birthday, Oz. You’re a doozie.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | June 21, 2019 at 07:40 AM
Love the walk down memory lane with Ozzie. I had many laughs at your expense 😀
Posted by: Jean Thut | June 21, 2019 at 07:42 AM
I always loved hearing about his little escapades. Happy Birthday Ozzie!
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | June 21, 2019 at 07:51 AM
What a cute mischief-maker and those eyes speak volumes,! Happy Birthday, Ozzie!! Perhaps you can eat a real layer cake today?
I have a friend who has had to baby-proof her home because her long hair doxie eats anything that will fit in his mouth. He's also just turned 12.
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | June 21, 2019 at 07:58 AM
Ahh, dogs. You gotta love'em!
Posted by: Debbie R. | June 21, 2019 at 08:00 AM
He is adorable. Even when he's naughty.
Posted by: karen | June 21, 2019 at 08:49 AM
Happy Birthday Ozzie and although he's a little troublemaker he is really cute too!
Posted by: Hildy | June 21, 2019 at 08:56 AM
lol. I had forgotten some of his antics. For some reason I thought he was much bigger than 25 lbs. Our girl turned 12 in April. She has slowed down but is still very affectionate. ;p
Posted by: ina | June 21, 2019 at 09:00 AM
He IS cute. That lets him get away with a lot...
Posted by: Linda Smith | June 21, 2019 at 12:45 PM
Because of Ozzie I have made applications with several rescue groups for Welsh Terriers. The breed is not very popular here on the East Coast.
I love seeing & hearing about his antics. . .they always make me smile.
Happy Birthday Ozzie . . . . may you have many more!
Posted by: Sherry V. | June 21, 2019 at 12:54 PM
I absolutely love these stories and remember many of them. Enjoy. What a friend and companion.
Posted by: Leota | June 21, 2019 at 01:24 PM
I remember most of those silly photos and the laughs they brought. He was(is) so cute! But TWELVE years! Can it be??? Thank you for sharing him and your life over all those years. I don't miss a post; always interested in what you are up to.
Posted by: LINDAH | June 21, 2019 at 01:38 PM
Omg! Happy birthday Ozzie! I was laughing out loud at his antics! So fun for sure, always love hearing about him 😀
Posted by: Anita | June 21, 2019 at 07:49 PM
What a great friend he is to you and the memories are such a warm and wonderful thing you will always laugh at!
Posted by: gailss1 | June 22, 2019 at 06:19 AM
He's adorable! Happy birthday Ozzie!
Posted by: Donna | June 22, 2019 at 07:03 AM
Happy Birthday to your Ozzie. What a scamp he has been. I remember thinking you were pretty patient with him as all those shoes got chewed!
Posted by: Taria | June 22, 2019 at 01:29 PM
Oh I had to laugh! If you remember we had an Airdale and she would get into her share of scrapes as well. The best one was stealing a whole roast off the grill when my husband turned his back for a split second. Happy birthday Ozzie!
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 22, 2019 at 05:17 PM